Social and political policies

When and what was the voting act?

1965

Lowered the voting age to 18 (opposed by Nixon but congress overpowered him)

When and what was the fair housing act?

1968

Outlawed housing discrimination based on things such as race. Nixon disliked this as it infringed on his suburban “silent majority” voters

When and what was Alexander V Holmes county?

1969

demanded school integration… again

When and what was Swann V Charlotte Mecklenburg board of education?

1971

attacked de-facto segregation and advocated bussing for schools.

When and what was Miliken V. Bradley?

1974

Bussing caps for schools