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What caused Union General Lew Wallace to declare martial law in Cincinnati Ohio in 1862?
Confederate General Kirby Smith had been part of the two pronged raid strategy created by generals Bragg and Lee with Jefferson Davis' complete approval. Kirby was able to control central Kentucky in September of 1862. The position of his forces was so close to Cincinnati that the city was in a panic. Union General Lew Wallace took over the city and declared martial law as there was a fear that Confederate loyalists might take over the city.
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Why did Hitler threaten to declare war on Czechoslovakia?
Hitler threatened to declare war on Czechoslovakia because the Czech government declared martial law.
When was the last time martial law was used in US?
Its not something that's "used". It just happens. When there's chaos or the government falls apart. During Hurricane Katrina there was a state of martial law.Added: The above statement is only partly true, It does not "just happen." The Governor of a state or the President of the US can declare Martial Law.Added:Martial law was never declared during or after Katrina and the term does not exist under Louisiana state law. Furthermore martial law, or the suspension of habeas corpus, cannot be declared federally without the approval of congress and even then only in cases of rebellion or invasion. Individual states and the federal government can declare a state of emergency which is similar, but does not throw the Constitution out of the window.The last time the federal government applied martial law was in Hawaii during WW2 after the Pearl Harbor attack.Habeas Corpus, is "to see the body" it is a legal term meaning the judge wants the person before him, and martial law was declared in Katrina it does not take congress, that's the suspension of posse comitatus, the state governor can declare martial law and he did, in Katrina
What is one of Abraham Lincoln's failures?
He has the great distinction of being the only president ever to declare Martial Law and suspend all civil rights, arresting media reporters who wrote articles which he deemed oppositional and sending them to prison.
When can the president declare martial law?
Major cities have suffer death and destruction a peaceful march on the capital has been invaded and the proven invaders identified as non republicans have invaded our capitol causing death and destruction. All courts have refused to hear our evidence regarding voter fraud. Eighty million very angry Trump voters know the election was stolen and they are heavily armed and ready to die for the constitution
What event took place in Poland in 1981?
In 1981 General Jaruzelski ( dictator and leader of Communist party) declered martial law ,Solidarity was banned and its leaders arrested.(Lech Walesa the head of a trade union called SOLIDARITY)
What were the results of the Confederate victory in the Battle of Richmond Kentucky?
With Confederate General Kirby Smith located near Cincinnati, Ohio The city was in a panic. Businesses were closed and citizens helped build fortifications. The Union feared a Kentucky pro-Confederate movement among certain citizens so Union General Lew Wallace took command of Cincinnati and proclaimed martial law.
Can a Texas governor declare martial law?
Yes
Will Obama declare martial law in 2012?
yes
What US Civil War general served on the court martial of the Lincoln assassination conspirators?
Union General Wallace served on court martial jury that convicted the assassins of President Lincoln and the conspiracy to kill other government officials. He was also the author of Ben Hur, which became a great movie in the 20th century.
Why did marcos declare martial law?
because of the price hike of the gasoline in Libya
Who has the power to declare a martial law in case of a state emergency?
The Governor of a state or the Present of the U.S. has the power to declare martial law in case of a state emergency. Either case is debatable in the U.S. Constitution and the state's Constitution.
Why did Hitler threaten to declare war on Czechoslovakia?
Hitler threatened to declare war on Czechoslovakia because the Czech government declared martial law.
What are the types of court martial?
The major divisions are Summary Court, Special Court and a General Court Martial. BTW, the plural is Courts Martial.
A general court-martial must be convened by?
A general court-martial must be convened by a commanding officer of a general or flag officer rank, typically a general court-martial convening authority. This authority has the power to assemble a panel of officers to conduct a general court-martial in accordance with military legal procedures and regulations.
What are the three types of court martials?
Special, General, Summary
What has the author Bill Wallace written?
Bill Wallace has written: 'Dynamic stretching & kicking' -- subject(s): Exercise, Kicking, Martial arts, Training
What are two types of court martial council?
The major divisions are Summary Court, Special Court and a General Court Martial. BTW, the plural is Courts Martial.
