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How did war help gain support for the 26th amendment?

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Activists during the Vietnam War increased pressure on Congress to change the voting age, and in 1971, when Senator Randolph reintroduced his original proposal, it passed overwhelmingly. ... Fearing mass confusion over who could vote in the 1972 election, Congress quickly moved to pass the 26th Amendment.

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