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.
About Pratibha Patil. Pratibha Devisingh Patil became the first woman who holds the office as a president of the India. She served as a 12 th president in India from 2007 to 2012 after conquering her competitor, Bhairon Singh Shekhawat. Currently, she is serving as a member to the Indian National Congress.