LAD/Blog #31: Schenck V. United States

Schenck v. the United States was a result of Charles Schenck and Elizabeth Baer distributing pamphlets that critisized the draft During the Great War. They argued that it was unconstitutional as it violated the 13th amendment which prohibited involuntary servitude, however those arguing against the draft thought of mandatory military service as violating this. This was brought to court as it violated the 1917 Espionage Act as it tampered with military participation. This case questioned the Espionage act in terms of the First Amendment, however the espionage act was upheld backed up because of the fact that it was in wartime.

Image result for schenck v us

Posters like these were used to encourage restriction of the first amendment in times of national security.

Image result for alien and sedition

The alien and sedition acts were similar as they limited first amendment rights.

Comments

LAD/Blog #30: Woodrow Wilson's First Inaugural

Wilson begins his address by citing that they have a unified government with the legislative and executive branches all having control by democrats, which demonstrates the changing views of the people and their altered perspectives. Wilson continues by stating what he sees as the new views of the people, which in conjunction with a government that is able to enact change, and also combat big business once and for all. He says that he aims to end the negative externalities associated with the massive economic boom of the 20th century and make a better environment and more income equality. Wilson asks for the support of the people so he may succeed and help them to end the address. Wilson JFK also was elected with a unified government.

LAD/Blog #35: Home was a Horse Stall

Sox, a first generation Japanese American, shares striking stories of her life. One of the most notable is when her family is forced to liquidate all of their possessions at strikingly low prices to make as much money as possible. Additionally, it was equally memorable and deplorable that these Japanese Americans once had to live in horse stalls that were still lingering with traces of the horse due to executive order 9066. The patriot act denies also denies basic american rights under the guise of national security.

Neil's AP American Blog

Search This Blog