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World War I Anti-Draft Pamphlet
Charles Schenck1917
National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA, United States
“Help us wipe out this stain upon the Constitution!” Charles Schenck, a Socialist Party leader in Philadelphia, distributed this leaflet to encourage repeal of the draft. Schenck was arrested for violating the Espionage Act, a law that restricted individuals from undermining the war effort. The Supreme Court unanimously upheld his conviction.
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- Title: World War I Anti-Draft Pamphlet
- Creator: Charles Schenck
- Date Created: 1917
- Original Source: U.S. National Archives
- Rights: National Archives, Washington, DC
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