schenck, charles

Describes the Supreme Court case Schenck versus the United States and the relationship between the First Amendment and the safety of the nation and its citizens.

Provides comprehensive information about the Schenck v. United States First amendment case, and explains why and how the verdict upheld U.S. citizens' first amendment rights.

Examines the various arguments for and against free speech including the case against Charles Schenck, a member of the Socialist Party who distributed anti-war pamphlets during World War One and was convicted under the Espionage Act of 1917.

Describes the landmark case which limited free speech in cases of "clear and present danger" to national security, as well as later cases which continued working out the limits of freedom of speech.