"Somebody Paid the Price for Your Right. Register / Vote," 1968-1980
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Artifact Overview
One key accomplishment made during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement was removing obstacles to black registration and voting. This poster, produced between 1968 and 1980, encouraged African Americans to register and vote. It reminded them of the high price that was paid to secure their right to vote.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1968-1980
Subject Date
1968-1980
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
99.109.81
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photomechanical processes
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 22 in
Width: 17 in
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Related Content
SetVoting in America
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From the founding of the nation, there has never been a common American voting experience. Methods vary across states, counties, and municipalities, reflecting differing and ever-evolving ideas about how to vote -- and who should participate. Because changes that address problems with voting systems invariably create new ones, the story of voting in America is one of constant reform.