On July 5, 1971, the 26th Amendment was formally certified by Richard Nixon.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_5

• 1971 – The Twenty-sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 years, is formally certified by President Richard Nixon.

Fri Jul 5, 2024: On this day, July 5, 1971, the 26th Amendment was formally certified by Richard Nixon.

Thu Jul 6, 2023: On July 5, 1971, the 26th Amendment was formally certified by Richard Nixon.

Tue Jul 5, 2022: On this day, July 5, 1971, the 26th Amendment was formally certified by Richard Nixon.

Mon Jul 5, 2021: On this day, July 5, 1971, the 26th Amendment was formally certified by Richard Nixon.

[adnoid]

1. It takes too long to amend the Constitution...

I see people say it's unrealistic - such as re: the 2nd amendment - to change the Constitution via amendment.

The 26th:
Proposed by Congress on March 23, 1971
75% of the states ratified by July 1, 1971
Signed into law July 4, 1971

103 days from proposal to becoming part of the Constitution. Not impossible, not too time consuming, if the support is there.

[electric_blue68]

2. I was in the First Year of 18 yr old voters. I was so excited!