Drop by to hear Civil War lecturer, Dr. David Schrader, speak about “Constitutional Rights and the Civil War”.   The talk will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 22 in the Mission Valley Branch Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA 92108 (next to IKEA).

With the outbreak of hostilities, President Lincoln faced numerous challenges causing the issuance of new, mostly unconstitutional edicts that hugely impacted civil rights, including suspensions of habeas corpus, repression of the press, conscription, and income taxes. The South faced many of these issues, as well.  We have much to learn about what was truly happening during this tumultuous period that resulted in many precedents that we live with to this very day.  And. after hearing Dr. Schrader’s talk, you will vote on which President more faithfully followed his constitution!