Notable Years
300

In this year Congress passed a law officially designating February as Black History Month. 

What is 1986?

(Presidential Library/ National Archives Blogs)

400

The Voting Rights Act, which aimed to remove race-based restrictions on voting was signed in what year?

500

In 1976, this Republican President was the first to officially recognize Black History Month. 

President Gerald Ford

(defense.gov)


**final jeopardy: It was this historic event that President Ford linked to his announcement commemorating Black History Month. (defense.gov) **The 200th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence?