Gitlow v. New York: Quick Facts

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Date	June 8, 1925

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The New York Criminal Anarchy Act was passed in 1902, shortly after President William McKinley was assassinated. It was not used, however, until this case, eighteen years later.
In the Manifesto, Gitlow compares what he calls "Moderate" and "Revolutionary" socialism, and he advocates supporting the "proletariat" in revolts.
The Manifesto also praises the Russian Revolution.

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