Amenities & Services. Guests of The Hay-Adams will always feel well cared-for. Every guestroom and suite in our DC luxury hotel is stocked with amenities to ensure that your stay in downtown Washington, D.C., is completely comfortable. We offer 24-hour in-room dining, and a fully staffed Les Clefs D'Or Concierge service.
In retrospect, it can be seen that the 15th amendment was in reality only the beginning of a struggle for equality that would continue for more than a century before African Americans could begin to participate fully in American public and civic life.
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.