Events with tag - Political Reform

January 1, 509 BC

Birth of Democracy in Ancient Athens

In 508 BCE, Athens established the world's first democratic system under Cleisthenes' leadership, transforming from aristocratic rule to a revolutionary form of government that would influence civilizations for millennia to come.

March 4, 1829 AD

Jackson's Presidential Inauguration

Andrew Jackson's historic inauguration as the seventh U.S. President marked a revolutionary moment in American democracy, drawing an unprecedented crowd of 20,000 people and introducing a new era of populist politics.

December 6, 1865 AD

13th Amendment Ratification

The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified on December 6, 1865, marking the formal abolition of slavery throughout the United States. This historic legislation, championed by President Abraham Lincoln, required intense political maneuvering and transformed the nation's social and legal landscape forever.

December 6, 1865 AD

Thirteenth Amendment Ratification

The Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was officially ratified, marking the formal abolition of slavery throughout the United States. This historic amendment passed after intense political negotiations and required approval from three-fourths of the states.

August 18, 1920 AD

19th Amendment Ratification

The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting women the constitutional right to vote after a 72-year struggle. This historic moment marked a fundamental change in American democracy, adding 26.8 million women to the electorate.

June 2, 1924 AD

Indian Citizenship Act

A landmark legislation that granted full U.S. citizenship to approximately 125,000 Native Americans who previously lacked this status, marking a pivotal moment in American civil rights history.

February 27, 1951 AD

22nd Amendment Ratification

The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, limiting presidents to two four-year terms or a maximum of 10 years if they assumed the presidency through succession. This amendment formalized the two-term tradition established by George Washington.

January 5, 1968 AD

Prague Spring

The Prague Spring was a brief period of liberalization in Communist Czechoslovakia, beginning when Alexander Dubček became leader in January 1968. The movement introduced democratic reforms but was forcibly ended by Soviet-led Warsaw Pact invasion in August 1968.

July 1, 1971 AD

26th Amendment Ratification

The 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18. It became the fastest-ratified amendment in U.S. history, taking just 100 days to complete the process.