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The Pursuit of Liberty: A Conversation with Jeffrey Rosen and Jeffrey Goldberg

Run time: 1 hour, 7 minutes

Jeffrey Rosen launched his new book, The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America, at the National Constitution Center in conversation with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of The Atlantic. This program was recorded live in Philadelphia on October 21, 2025. Listen now on We the People

Resolution with George Washington

Run time: 33 minutes

George Washington’s defining leadership quality is that he fulfilled his promise to relinquish power after the conclusion of both the Revolutionary War and his second presidential term. Jeffrey Rosen speaks with Ken Burns and Washington biographer Ed Larson about the importance of keeping your word and letting go. Listen now on Pursuit: The Founders’ Guide to Happiness

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Broadway Hit Hamilton, Chernow Honored With 2025 Liberty Medal

by NCC Staff | Read time: 2 minutes

“The National Constitution Center has awarded the 37th annual Liberty Medal to the beloved Broadway hit, Hamilton, and the acclaimed historian and biographer, Ron Chernow in a ceremony held on Oct. 17, 2025, in Philadelphia. Hamilton marks its 10th anniversary this year, and Chernow’s book, Alexander Hamilton, inspired the musical. ... ” Read more

October 24, 1861: West Virginia starts controversial statehood process

by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 3 minutes

“On October 24, 1861, a group of delegates in 39 Virginia counties decided to start the process of forming their own state during the Civil War, beginning a constitutional debate that continues to this day. The federal government later recognized West Virginia as a state on June 20, 1863, while at the same time Virginia, one of the original signers to the Constitution, remained in rebellion. ... ” Read more

Jeffrey Rosen Appears on Morning Joe to Discuss His New Book, The Pursuit of Liberty

Run time: 6 minutes, 53 seconds

National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen appears on MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss the release of his new book, The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America. Watch the segment

14th Amendment

“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”

Read interpretations in the Interactive Constitution

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