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The Ordinance of Religious Freedom is adopted by the Virginia Legislature.
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The Federalist is made by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and and John Jay.
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Virginia is the 11th state to pass the first ten amendments.
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Andrew Jackson stops a proposal requiring a profession of faith from officeholders.
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The Sedition Act of 1798 expire.
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"On Liberty" is published by John Stuart Mills.
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Ambrose Burnside suspends the Chicago Times.
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The 14th Amendment, which gives everyone the right to the same laws, is ratified.
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The American Civil Liberties Union is created by Roger Baldwin and others.
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Because H.L. Mencken is distributing copies of American Mercury, he is arrested.
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The Bill of Rights is ratified in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Georgia.
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Gag laws are invalidated by the Supreme Court.
