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.
Thu, 1870-02-03. *On this date in 1870 the 15th amendment was ratified. Republicans wanted the 15th Amendment passed to obtain the vote of the freed slaves. The 15th Amendment ensures the right to vote to all male citizens of the United States, regardless of color or previous condition of servitude.The 15th Amendment opened the door for the elections of African-Americans to the US Congress and to Southern local and state offices.On this date in 1870 the 15th amendment was ratified. Republicans wanted the 15th Amendment passed to obtain the vote of the freed slaves. The 15th Amendment ensures the right to vote to all male citizens of the United States, regardless of color or previous condition of servitude.