Right Of Petition, The

John Quincy Adams vs. Thomas Marshall - how long should the southern states 'gag rule' be permitted to prevent anti-slavery petitions from being introduced into the house of representatives? Adams' decision to change all this started one of the most bitter political battles on the floor of the house.

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  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, format, sound, genre, description, catalog record