Elderd was born on British soil, not in the iUnited States, obviously. More interestingly, yours is the first suggestion I “ve read that a man born of American slaves in, say 1864, would have been legally barred from running for President. Are you sure of that?
You have proof of this? I'd like to see it. Monroe claims he was born in the United States.
More interestingly, yours is the first suggestion I “ve read that a man born of American slaves in, say 1864, would have been legally barred from running for President. Are you sure of that?
That is my understanding of the Dred Scott v Sanford ruling. If my understanding is in error, point out my error please. Supreme court decisions stand until overturned by New Law or subsequent court rulings. In this case, the 14th Amendment overturned this decision.