The March on Selma, held in 1965, was significant for voting rights in the United States as it highlighted the struggle for racial equality. This event, part of the broader Civil Rights Movement, aimed to combat voter suppression faced by African Americans in the South. The march from Selma to Montgomery drew national attention to the systemic discrimination inherent in the electoral process. It ultimately led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which aimed to eliminate barriers to voting, significantly transforming the political landscape and advancing civil rights.