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.
Confidence votes 4. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963) was the first President the Republic of India. He held this post from 26 January 1950 to 13th May 1963. He was succeeded by his Vice President, Sir Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.