In what year was the 26th amendment ratified?

The 26th amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified in 1971. This amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years, reflecting the social and political changes of the time, particularly in response to the Vietnam War. Many argued that young people who were old enough to be drafted for military service should also have the right to vote in elections. The quick ratification of the amendment after its proposal illustrated a strong public sentiment for this change, leading to its passage by Congress in March 1971 and subsequent ratification by the states shortly thereafter.