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.
(Reuters). By Annie Gowen and Rama Lakshmi May 16, 2014 Follow @anniegowen Follow @RamaNewDelhi. NEW DELHI â Indiaâs opposition party swept to victory Friday in the countryâs national elections, setting the stage for Hindu nationalist and economic reformer Narendra Modi to become Indiaâs next prime minister.