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#OTD in #history 1918, #Congress passed the Sedition Act. During WW1, it curtailed criticism of the #USA, an example of our nation's sometimes uneven treatment of civil liberty during war. A critical senator argued, though: “the people are the rulers in war no less than in peace”

Thank you for all your support! As the fiscal year comes to a close, we are taking a look at how your donations to the #USCHS history programs possible. From educational tours to theater, stay tuned as we highlight our specific programs that we provide over the coming weeks.

#OTD in #history, 1954, #SCOTUS unanimously ruled in Brown v Board of Education that “separate but equal” in public schools was “inherently unequal.” The landmark decision helped galvanize the #CivilRights Movement and laid the framework for the eventual end of legal segregation.

#OTD in #history, 1756, the Seven Years' War between England & France began. England won the battle for imperial supremacy, but at the cost of depleting its coffers. Thus, to fund its troops in #America, Parliament began imposing taxes on colonists—sowing the seeds of revolution.

#OTD in #history, #POTUS John Quincy Adams signed the Tariff of 1828. #Congress set high duties to protect Northern industry. But to the South, it was the “Tariff of Abominations” because the agrarian society depended on imports—causing Adams to lose reelection to Andrew Jackson.

#OTD in #history 1862, #POTUS Lincoln signed the Homestead Act, offering 160 acres to settlers—including single women, immigrants, those of color, and the once enslaved—if they lived on the land for 5 years. In the end, 10% of #USA land was dispersed to aid its westward expansion

#OnThisDay in #history 1927, Lindbergh flew the 1st solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic. #OTD in 1932, Earhart became the 1st woman to do the same. They thus earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, which #Congress authorized for "extraordinary achievement...in aerial flight."

The Society mourns the passing of Rep. Gerry Connolly, who had served as a member of our Board of Trustees & Congressional Advisory Group. He had a passion for Congress as an institution, & the Capitol as a symbol of democracy. We will keep his family in our thoughts & prayers.

#OTD in #history, 1856, #Massachusetts' Sen. Charles Sumner was caned half-to-death by #SouthCarolina's Rep. Preston Brooks. Sumner had vilified "the harlot Slavery" & those in #Congress who took her as "a mistress." Register for our webinar to learn more: bit.ly/4mrKCuy

#OTD in #history 1844, the #first telegram was sent from the #Capitol building to #Baltimore. The message: "what hath God wrought." With congressional funds, Samuel Morse revolutionized modern communication. So, upon his death, #Congress held a rare memorial service in his honor.

#OTD in #history 1844, the #first telegram was sent from the #Capitol building to #Baltimore. The message: "what hath God wrought." With congressional funds, Samuel Morse revolutionized modern communication. So, upon his death, #Congress held a rare memorial service in his honor.

#OTD in #history 1787, the Constitutional Convention began. With Washington, Hamilton & Franklin, the spirit of the #American Revolution was pervasive. But Madison would lead another revolution: an overhaul of the #USA government to empower—not merely the states—but We The People

#OTD in #history 1933, the Securities Act became law. After the #WallStreet crash, it required companies selling public securities to disclose its financial health; adding, FDR said, "to the ancient rule...'let the buyer beware'...the further doctrine of 'let the seller beware.'"

#OTD in #history, 1830, #POTUS Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act. It granted western territory to tribes to displace them from the SE U.S. Of the 46-to-60,000 Indians forcibly removed from their land, an estimated 10,000 died during—or the result of—the Trail of Tears.

#OTD in #history 2004, the #WW2 Memorial was dedicated in #WashingtonDC. Authorized by #Congress, its marker, “here we mark the price of #freedom,” is flanked by 4,048 gold stars signifying the 405,399 soldiers who gave their last full measure of devotion—to the #USA. And liberty

#OTD in #history, 1854, the Kansas-Nebraska Act became law, allowing territories to vote for slavery. A powder keg was thus unleashed. But as a free-soiler prophesized: "They celebrate a present victory, but the echoes they awaken shall never rest until slavery itself shall die."

#OTD in #history, 2005, “Deep Throat” was revealed as Mark Felt, the former Associate Director of the FBI. During Watergate, Felt “was trying to protect the office" of the presidency, reporters Woodward and Bernstein wrote, "to effect a change in its conduct before all was lost.”

#OTD in #history, 1812, #POTUS Madison asked #Congress to declare war vs Britain, the 1st time it'd use that power. It was—in part—to defend American sovereignty & resulted in the burning of our capital. Thus, the War of 1812 is referred to as the #USA's "2nd War of Independence"

#OTD in #history, 1774, Parliament passed the Quartering Act, mandating colonists to build, find, & pay for the housing of British troops in #America. The law built upon the 1765 version that worsened tensions in #Massachusetts, contributing to conflicts like the #Boston Massacre

#OTD in #history, 1916, Pres. Wilson signed the National Defense Act. Passed by #Congress amid border violence with #Mexico & #WW1 in Europe, the law gave the #NationalGuard its name, expanded its size, & further empowered the #POTUS to mobilize forces during national emergencies