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Declaration of Independence
On this date, the Declaration of Independence was sign, and the United States of America was granted independene and became its own free country. -
Signing of the Constitution
On this day, the United States Constitution was signed. However, it did not grant the same freedoms as it does today. -
The Bill of Rights went into effect
The Bill of Rights, including the First Amendment, went into effect on this day after Virginia ratified it, giving it a majority. -
Passing of the Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien and Sedition Acts allowed the President of the United States to deport any 'alien' considered to be a danger to the peace of the nation. It also increased the residency requirement to become a U.S. from 5 years to 15. -
Passing of the Espionage Act
Its goal was to limit interference with miitary operations and recruitment, to stop disobedience in the militry, and prevent enemy support during wartime. -
Passing of the Sedition Act
This law made it illegal to make false statements involving the war, or insult the U.S. government, flag, Constitution, or military. -
Court convicted Jacob Frohwerk for violating the Espionage Act
Jacob Frohwerk published articles denouncing the war effort and was charged with 12 counts of obstructing war effort and sentenced to 10 years in prison. -
Censorsing of WikiLeaks
Senator Joseph Lieberman asks all organizations to disontinue WikiLeaks from their servers because of confidental informtation posted on their page.
