This inauguration day, reading passages from the trial and disposition of Charles I (King of England, Scotland and Ireland, 27 March 1625 to 30 January 1649), seemed the thing to do.

In 1649, King Charles I was put on trial for treason. He was found guilty and sentenced to death. Even though Charles had fought against Parliament, only 59 commissioners signed Charles’ death ...

AP Photo/The Palm Beach Post, Lannis Waters-In an Aug. 9, 2011 photo, Futo Charles sits in court during his racketeering trial in West Palm Beach, Fla. Witness Eguel Geffrard, who was scheduled to ...