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How did the 26 amendment adjust the concerns of american youth during the vietnam war

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The slogan "Old Enough to Fight, Old Enough to Vote" reflected the mood of both the public and its leaders when, in the midst of the Vietnam war, the right to vote was extended to 18 year olds. ... Legal developments during the 92nd Congress caused Congress to seek a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age.


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