Suspension of Freedom of Press (apr 12, 1861 – may 9, 1865)
Description:
During the Civil War, Lincoln used his expansive powers as president during times of war to shut down over 300 newspapers over the course of the Civil War. This represents a significant expansion of presidential powers, as the freedom of press is a right guaranteed under the Constitution. (Continuity: using expanded presidential powers during times of war to temporarily suspend rights)Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 12, 1861
may 9, 1865
~ 4 years