The Speech That Gave Power to the Vote.
Discover LBJ's historic address that led to the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

In honor of Black History Month, the LBJ Library presents a rare showing of LBJ's powerful speech on March 15, 1965, urging Congress to pass the Voting Rights Act. Following the viewing, a conversation with one of Austin's own civil rights leaders, Wilhelmina Delco.

Monday, February. 23, 2009, at 6 p.m.
LBJ Library Atrium
Reception to Follow

Free, Open to the Public. Tickets required (limit-2 per person), available at the LBJ Library beginning Feb. 16th.

LBJ Library & Museum
Open Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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2313 Red River Street