by Susan | Mar 6, 2015 | this day in peace and justice history
March 6, 1857 The U.S. Supreme Court handed down the Dred Scott decision (Dred Scott v. Sandford) which declared that an escaped slave, Scott, could not sue for his freedom in federal court because he was not a citizen. Those of African descent could never be...
by Susan | Mar 5, 2015 | this day in peace and justice history
March 5, 1927 In China, a civil war began, pitting against each other the forces loyal to the Kuomintang government of the Republic of China and forces loyal to the Communist Party of China. Americans there, fearful for their safety, requested protection. The American...
by Susan | Mar 4, 2015 | this day in peace and justice history
March 4, 1789 The U.S. Constitution took effect and the first session of the U.S. Congress was held in New York City. In September 1787, at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, the new Constitution was signed by 38 of 41 delegates but...
by Susan | Mar 3, 2015 | this day in peace and justice history
March 3, 1952 In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a New York state law that prohibited communists from teaching in public schools. The majority decision supported the belief, according to the New York Times, that “the state had a constitutional...
by Susan | Mar 2, 2015 | this day in peace and justice history
March 2, 1807 The U.S. Congress passed an act to “prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States. . .from any foreign kingdom, place, or country.” The widespread trade of slaves within the South was...
