apr 27, 1861 - Lincoln Suspends Habeas Corpus
Description:
Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus between Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia to give military authorities the necessary power to silence dissenters and rebels. Under this order, commanders could arrest and detain individuals who were deemed threatening to military operations. Seen as a monarchacal controlling action, scaring many as radical.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 27, 1861
Now
~ 164 years ago