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On this day, July 5, 1971, the 26th Amendment was formally certified by Richard Nixon.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_5• 1971 – The Twenty-sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 years, is formally certified by President Richard Nixon.
Thu Jul 6, 2023: On July 5, 1971, the 26th Amendment was formally certified by Richard Nixon.
Tue Jul 5, 2022: On this day, July 5, 1971, the 26th Amendment was formally certified by Richard Nixon.
Mon Jul 5, 2021: On this day, July 5, 1971, the 26th Amendment was formally certified by Richard Nixon.