Senator Hiram Revels
Posted by: Robert Brammer
Blog post about Hiram Revels, the first African American to serve in the United States Senate
Posted in: African American History, Law Library, Pic of the Week
Archive: February 2015 (3 Posts)
Love, Adultery, and Madness
Posted by: Robert Brammer
It is often said that love can drive you mad. As further evidence, take the 19th Century case (see page 494) that is said to have introduced the defense of temporary insanity in American jurisprudence. This case resulted from an affair between the wife of a member of Congress and one of Francis Scott Key’s sons. In 1859, …
Posted in: Law Library
FALQs: Vaccination Law in the United States
Posted by: Robert Brammer
This post is coauthored by Robert Brammer and Barbara Bavis, senior legal reference specialists. This blog post is part of our Frequently Asked Legal Questions series. This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not to be considered legal advice. To obtain legal advice, please consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction. United States vaccination requirements …
Posted in: Education, Law Library, Research Guide