LAD #28- FDR's First Inaugural Address

In Franklin D. Roosevelt's inaugural address he announced his plan of the New Deal. He states that there is concern in the nation that taxes have rises and the ability to pay has decreased, farmers have no market and savings of thousands of families have been lost. In addition, unemplyment is common and he wishes not to deny any of these things and to be truthful. FDR calls for a restoration of ethics and action by the nation. The first task he faces is to put people to work. FDR calls for strict limitation on credit and banking and an end to speculation of money. He goes on to say that everyone in the nation must work together and be a good neighbor. It is times like these that prove how people are interdependent on one another. Furthermore, he is aware that the nation faces an unprecedented trama therefore he is is willing to adapt the political power of the legislative, judicial and executive branch in order to pursue restoration. He accepts his role as the leader "of a great army" and will take direct and vigorous action for the arduous days ahead.

LAD #27- Kellogg-Briand Peace Pact

The Kellogg-Briand Act of 1929 was a treaty between the United States and the other powers. It was a treaty that stated that any power who wanted to seek interest in terms of war should be denied of the pact. This was done in order to encourage by example to other nations of the world to adhere to the Treaty. Article I stated that High Contracting Parties should condemn the concourse of war in relation with one another. Article II stated that if problems should ever arise between any of the nations that it will only be dealt with by pacific means. Article III says that the Treaty should be put into effect once it is ratified. It became effective July 24, 1924.

LAD #26- Schenck vs. US

The Schenck v. United States was an indicament on three counts. The first count being a conspiracy to violate the Esionage Act of June 15, 1917 by causing insubordination in the military and navy. Also the obstruction of recruiting and enlisting services during a time of war with Germany with the sending of mailed documents to those drafted by the Act of . the defendants printed and mailed documents by the Act of May 18, 1917. The second offense was the conspiracy to commit a federal crime against the United States. The third was the mailing of things that were unmailable. Schenck was a socialist leader who circulated flyers to recently drafted men and cited the Thirteenth Amendment which was against "involuntary solitude." The Conscription Act was a result of the resistance. Schenck was convicted of violating the Espionage Act and the justice declared his conviction constitutional. Justice Holmes then sets up the "clear and present danger" and announced that it was inappropriate to yell "Fire!" in a movie theater.

LAD #25- Wilson's 14 Points

Wilson begins his 14 points by pointing out that there should be no secret alliances and there should be absolute freedom of the seas, equal trading rights, and demilitarizing. He goes on to state that adjustment of colonial claims and evacuation of troops from Russia, Belgium, and France are vital. He then suggests an adjustment of the Italian borders and wants to secure an independent Austria-Hungary. Finally Wilson's last 4 points consist of the evacuation of Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro, the granting of Turkey's soverignty from the Ottoman Empire, and the creation of a polish country. (yay polish!) To conclude, his last and most important point to Wilson, consisted of the formation of a League of Nations to help avoid war.

LAD #24-Clayton Anti-Trust Act

The Clayton Anti-Trust Act made changes to the Federal Anti-Trust Act. The Act prohibits price discrimination if it lessens competition. Some of the other revisions outlined in the Clayton Antitrust Act were: changes in merger laws, sales conditions, and ownership laws. Furthermore, in section 17, the anti-trust laws stated in the Act are not intended for use on labor organizations. To conclude, the Act states that any violations of the laws it establishes may result in a court case.

LAD 23-Keating-Owen Child Labor Act of 1916

The Keating-Owen Child Act of 1916 was introduced in order to restrict the hours children could work as well as outlaw the intestate sale of products produced by children. Not only did it help to regulate child labor, but it also banned the sale of items at places where children under the age of fourteen were working. Also, an eight hour working day was set up for children under the age of 16. Finally, another aspect of the act was that certificates would now be required for children to work. Although not passed right away, eventually it was, and is still in place today.

LAD #22- Wilson's First Inaugural

On March 4th, 1913, Woodrow Wilson stood before the Americans and delivered his first inaugural address. Beginning by pointing that when the house of Representatives became Democratic, the whole government changed. Wilson says that he wants to answer how the Democrats will change the government. He talks about how life is great, and how America built a wonderful government that has stood for a long time. However, with the positives Wilson is also quick to point out the flaws in America. He notes the importance of sanitary laws, labor-friendly laws, and pure food laws. Finally, Wilson concludes by calling all the honest men out there to help further his cause for rebuilding the nation and help usher it forward.