For the first hundred years of the united states, only white males were able to vote. since then, amendments to the constitution have made it so that any citizen aged 18 or older can vote. which amendments granted different groups the right to vote? why were amendments needed to expand voting rights?

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]