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Today in 1870: The Fifteenth Amendment is ratified
Feb 3, 2012 By: Jeremy Byellin
On February 3, 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, thereby making it unconstitutional to stop a voter based on his race or color.
Today in 1967: The U.S. signs the Outer Space Treaty
Jan 27, 2012 By: Jeremy Byellin
Newt Gingrich’s planned U.S. moon base would be governed chiefly by the Outer Space Treaty, which the U.S. became a signatory to 45 years ago today.
Today in 2000: Elián González’s two grandmothers are issued U.S. visas
Jan 20, 2012 By: Jeremy Byellin
On January 20, 2000, Elián’s two grandmothers from Cuba were issued U.S. visas to travel to the U.S. to advocate for the boy’s return to Cuba.
Today in 1988: The Supreme Court limits speech rights in school papers
Jan 13, 2012 By: Jeremy Byellin
On January 13, 1988, the Supreme Court decided Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, ruling that officials can impose “reasonable restrictions” on school newspapers.
Today in 1936: U.S. v. Butler is decided
Jan 6, 2012 By: Jeremy Byellin
On January 6, 1936, the Supreme Court decided U.S. v. Butler, which was the last Supreme Court ruling limiting congressional Taxing and Spending Clause power.
Today in 1969: The Alternative Minimum Tax is created
Dec 30, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
On December 30, 1969, the Tax Reform Act was signed into law by President Richard Nixon, introducing the minimum tax designed to prevent high income earners from escaping tax liability.
Is Christmas a Christian or secular holiday?
Dec 23, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
Every year, the “war on Christmas” debate begins anew. As the holiday’s history illustrates, though, Christmas wasn’t a particularly religious holiday to start with.
Today in 1913: The Federal Reserve Act is signed into law
Dec 23, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
On December 23, 1913, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act into law, creating the Federal Reserve System and centralizing the U.S.’s money supply.
Today in 2003: The CAN-SPAM Act is signed into law
Dec 16, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
Eight years ago today, President George W. Bush signed the CAN-SPAM Act into law. Its ineffectiveness has earned it the nickname “You Can Spam” Act.
Today in 2000: SCOTUS puts the brakes on Florida recount
Dec 9, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
On December 9, 2000, the Supreme Court stopped the manual vote recount of the 2000 U.S. presidential election in Florida and effectively decided the election.
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