Democracy Tree

Historical marker location:

1254 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia

( Memorial is at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue Northwest and 21st Street Northwest on New Hampshire Avenue Northwest.)

The District did not have full voting rights until 1961: Although residents of the District of Columbia have been paying federal taxes since 1861, it was not until 1961 that they were granted the right to vote in presidential elections. It wasn't until 1973 that residents were granted the right to elect their own mayor and city council.