History on Trial A Star-Spangled Speech Trial
Mar 7, 2024
Delve into the tense climate of 1835 Washington D.C. with Francis Scott Key and the trial of Reuben Crandall for distributing anti-slavery pamphlets. Explore the aftermath of Nat Turner's rebellion, the Snow Riot, and the clash between free speech and existing laws. Uncover the friendship between Key and Roger Taney, and the provocative legacy of the Dred Scott decision.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Repercussions and Fear: A Closer Look at Francis Scott Key
02:32 • 8min
The Snow Riot Aftermath
10:15 • 14min
Seditious Libel: Historical Context and Legal Use
24:42 • 4min
The Trial of Reuben Crandall for Seditious Libel
28:23 • 14min
Legacy and Consequences
42:37 • 5min
Threat to Democracy and Legal System Influence
47:40 • 3min
Friendship, Influence, and Controversial Legacy in American Politics
50:48 • 2min
The Provocative Legacy of the Dred Scott Decision
52:46 • 4min