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I don't think Wilson invoked the actual 1798 act. There may have been a new act of Congress during WW1, but the original Sedition Act expired completely in 1801, to the best of my knowledge.

[NormsRevenge]

Here I go again, getting way in over my head.. ;-)

I'm gonna do a bit of research. ie; and post the Wilson piece and also check for FDR and his use as well during WW2. The basic principle, while in appearance in violation of the 1st Amendment to say any thing you want without fear of retribution, may still be valid in concept today based on the conditions, in order to preserve the Republic and its institutions for many and to stifle the few who would overthrow the govt and all its institutions. (Sorry for the jumbled sentence!)

[NormsRevenge]

Here's an interesting read from a historical perspective.. Some background from his perspective of then and now.

Column: Is the "War on Terrorism" just another "Quasi War"?

Wilson pushed thru the Epsionage Act in 1917 and then the Sedition Act in 1918.