"They should participate in the political process that produces this fateful summons."
~President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower Calls for Amendment
On January 4th, 1954, during Eisenhower's State of the Union Address, he mentioned how 18 through 20-year-olds had been drafted to go to the Korean War, but had no say in the decision. He believed that the voting age should be lowered to 18 so that young adults could have a say in their future.
"I urge Congress to propose to the States a constitutional amendment
permitting citizens to vote when they reach the age of 18." ~President Eisenhower
permitting citizens to vote when they reach the age of 18." ~President Eisenhower