What situation led most directly to the passage of the twenty-sixth amendment?

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Jay Peck

27 November, 06:14

What situation led most directly to the passage of the twenty-sixth amendment?

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Jakobe · Answer 1

The fact that all males over the age of 18 were eligible for the draft, but the minimum voting age was 21. It was widely considered unfair that these 18 year olds were eligible for military service, and therefore old enough to fight and die for their country, but didn't have the right to vote.