Historical Events tagged with "smith act"
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Politics & Government
Smith Act Trials Convict Communist Leaders
October 14th, 1949 75 years ago
Eleven leaders of the Communist Party were convicted under the Smith Act for advocating the overthrow of the federal government. The trials were held in New York City and were significant in the context of the Second Red Scare, highlighting the growing fears of communism in America. The convictions represented a major legal precedent regarding the limits of free speech and assembly, reflecting the intense political climate of the time.
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