During the 1960 s, African American voting rights received increased protection. The Civil Rights Act of 1960 provided for the appointment of referees to help African Americans register to vote. The 24th Amendment, adopted in 1964, barred poll taxes in federal elections.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was the first and longest-serving Prime Minister of India, from 1947 until 1964.
The first President of India was born on 3rd December, 1884 in Bihar. He was Food Minister of the Indian Union in 1947. He was President of the Indian Constituent Assembly during 1946-49. Became the President of the Republic of India on January 26,1950.