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January 14, 2023 at 1:01 PM

The History of the Speaker of the House

Exploring the role of Speaker of the House and leading Speakers throughout American history   What’s New This Week The History of the Speaker of the House Run time: 1 hour, 4 minutes Scholars Matthew Green and Jos…

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January 13, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Free Admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and more!

January at the National Constitution Center   Warm up at the National Constitution Center this winter! Now – March 31, enjoy discounted admission of $10 for adults (usually $14.50) and $7.50 for youth ages 6-18 (usually $11). Buy tickets   Vis…

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January 10, 2023 at 10:30 AM

Learn about students in the Civil Rights Movement this week

  Online Learning Opportunities   Students of the Civil Rights Movement  Wednesday, January 11 | 12 p.m. ET  *Great for 3rd – 5th grade students Celebrate student voices in the civil rights movement live from our Story of We th…

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January 7, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Religious Liberty at the Founding

Discussing Vincent Phillip Muñoz’s new book, Religious Liberty and the American Founding   What’s New This Week Religious Liberty at the Founding Run time: 1 hour, 5 minutes Professors Vincent Phillip Muñoz and Mi…

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January 4, 2023 at 10:30 AM

Live Classes on the Civil Rights Movement This Week

Plus: Join us for our Friday Class with Hasan Kwame Jeffries   Online Learning Opportunities   Live Class: Civil Rights Movement Wednesday, January 4 | 12 p.m. (Introductory) and 2 p.m. (Advanced) ET In this session, students e…

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December 28, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Listen to Our Best Podcasts From 2022

Experts discuss the First Amendment, major Supreme Court cases, and more!   Looking for interesting constitutional conversations during the holidays? Listen to our We the People and Live at the National Constitution Center podcasts available on Spotify, Apple P…

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December 27, 2022 at 2:07 PM

NCC 2022 Year in Review

Donate now to support another year of light and learning   Dear John,   It’s been an exciting year at the National Constitution Center with the launch of major new initiatives and partnerships. Through our education and podcast programs, we have continued to engage…

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December 24, 2022 at 1:01 PM

FDR and the Transformation of the Supreme Court

Discussing Franklin D. Roosevelt’s constitutional legacy, the court-packing fight, and how his Supreme Court appointees transformed America.   What’s New This Week FDR and the Transformation of the Supreme Court Ru…

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December 21, 2022 at 10:31 AM

Register for a Live, Online Class on the Civil Rights Movement!

Plus: A Friday Session featuring Hasan Kwame Jeffries   Online Learning Opportunities   Live Class: Civil Rights Movement Wednesday, January 4 | 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. ET In this session, students explore the 1950s and 1960s civil …

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December 17, 2022 at 1:00 PM

The Supreme Court Considers the Independent State Legislature Theory

Recapping the oral arguments in Moore v. Harper   What’s New This Week The Supreme Court Considers the Independent State Legislature Theory Run time: 54 minutes Vikram Amar and Jason Torchinsky recap the oral arguments in Mo…

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December 15, 2022 at 10:30 AM

Happy Bill of Rights Day!

Explore educational resources and programs from the Center   Online Learning Opportunities   Reconstruction, Incorporation, and the Bill of Rights Featuring Kermit Roosevelt   Thursday, December 15 | 12 p.m. ET Join Kermit Roose…

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December 13, 2022 at 2:12 PM

Today at 12 p.m. ET: FDR and the Transformation of the Supreme Court

Scholars discuss Franklin D. Roosevelt's lasting the impact on the Supreme Court.   Today at America’s Town Hall FDR and the Transformation of the Supreme Court Tuesday, December 13 | 12 p.m. ET Legal historian …

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December 10, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Free Speech, Same-Sex Marriage, and Anti-Discrimination Laws

Discussing the oral arguments in 303 Creative v. Elenis   What’s New This Week Free Speech, Same-Sex Marriage, and Anti-Discrimination Laws Run time: 54 minutes Eugene Volokh and Joshua Matz recap the oral argumen…

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December 8, 2022 at 10:30 AM

Get Ready for Bill of Rights Day with Us!

  Online Learning Opportunities   Bill of Rights Tour Wednesday, December 14 | 1 p.m. ET Friday, December 16 | 1 p.m.  We’re celebrating the first 10 amendments to the Constitution: the Bill of Rights! Travel back to the final …

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December 7, 2022 at 5:07 PM

Support Us in Bringing the Constitution to All Learners

Donate now to ensure another year of constitutional learning   Dear Friend,   It’s been an exciting year at the National Constitution Center. We launched our Constitution 101 core curriculum and Founders’ Library of historic documents and landmark Supreme Court cas…

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December 3, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Justice William O. Douglas: Public Advocate and Conservation Champion

Explore the constitutional legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas   What’s New This Week Justice William O. Douglas: Public Advocate and Conservation Champion Run time: 57 minutes Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton and Jud…

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December 1, 2022 at 3:04 PM

Bill of Rights Day, America's Town Hall Programming, and more!

December at the National Constitution Center   On November 7, the National Constitution Center honored Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with the 34th annual Liberty Medal. Watch ceremony highlights here   Debate at America’s Town Hall …

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December 1, 2022 at 10:30 AM

Join Us for a Friday Session with Kermit Roosevelt

Plus: Meet us at NCSS!   Online Learning Opportunities   27 Amendments Featuring Kermit Roosevelt Friday, December 2, 2 p.m. ET  Kermit Roosevelt, professor of constitutional law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, joi…

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November 30, 2022 at 3:07 PM

This December: FDR and the Transformation of the Supreme Court

Upcoming at America’s Town Hall   Upcoming at America’s Town Hall FDR and the Transformation of the Supreme Court Tuesday, December 13 | 12 p.m. ET Legal historian Laura Kalman, author of FDR’s Gambit: The Court…

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November 26, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Native Americans, Adoptions, and the Indian Child Welfare Act

Discussing the arguments in a Supreme Court case about the Indian Child Welfare Act   What’s New This Week Native Americans, Adoptions, and the Indian Child Welfare Act  Run time: 1 hour Timothy Sandefur and Elizabeth Reese …

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November 23, 2022 at 10:01 AM

Happy Thanksgiving from the National Constitution Center!

  We at the National Constitution Center are grateful for this community and the work that we’re doing. As always, we are here to support you in building a "more perfect union". Need something? Just ask at [email protected].  We hope to thank y…

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November 22, 2022 at 5:10 PM

Tonight at 7 p.m. ET: Justice William O. Douglas: Public Advocate and Conservation Champion

Judges discuss the lasting legacy of Justice William O. Douglas.   Tonight at America’s Town Hall Justice William O. Douglas: Public Advocate and Conservation Champion Tuesday, November 22 | 7 p.m. ET  The Honor…

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November 19, 2022 at 1:00 PM

The Battle for the American West

Discussing U.S. westward expansion, manifest destiny, and the impact on native peoples and tribes   What’s New This Week The Battle for the American West Run time: 1 hour, 5 minutes For Native American Heritage Month, the Na…

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November 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Today at 12 p.m. ET: Cicero and the Constitution

Experts explore how Roman philosopher Cicero influenced American political thought.   Today at America’s Town Hall Cicero and the Constitution Friday, November 18 | 12 p.m. ET How did Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Ro…

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November 18, 2022 at 10:01 AM

Join Us for a Live Class on the 27 Amendments

Plus: Meet us at NCSS!   Online Learning Opportunities   27 Amendments (with a focus on the Bill of Rights) Wednesday, November 30, at 12 p.m. ET and 2 p.m. ET In this fast-paced and fun session, students will review all of the …

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November 12, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Thomas Jefferson: The Reader and Writer

PLUS: The Battle for the American West and the 2022 Liberty Medal   What’s New This Week Thomas Jefferson: The Reader and Writer Run time: 1 hour Historians Andrew Browning, Nancy Isenberg, and Thomas Kidd explore Thomas Jef…

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November 10, 2022 at 1:06 PM

Today at 12 p.m. ET: The Battle for the American West

Join a historical overview of U.S. westward expansion and the impact on native peoples and tribes.   Today at America’s Town Hall The Battle for the American West Thursday, November 10 | 12 p.m. ET  For Native A…

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November 10, 2022 at 10:01 AM

Register for a Virtual Tour Exploring Founding Documents

Plus: Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities   Online Learning Opportunities   The Principles of the American Revolution and the U.S. Constitution Virtual Tour Wednesday, November 16 at 12 p.m. ET Friday, November 18 at 1 p…

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November 9, 2022 at 9:08 PM

Watch the 2022 Liberty Medal Ceremony

Honoring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy     Dear Friends,  It was an honor for the National Constitution Center to award the 2022 Liberty Medal to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. On Monday, we were thrilled to hear remarks from President …

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November 5, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Affirmative Action and the 14th Amendment – Part 2

Recapping the oral arguments in a pair of Supreme Court cases about affirmative action   The National Constitution Center will honor Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his heroic defense of liberty in the face of Russian tyranny on November 7, 2022 at 6…

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November 3, 2022 at 2:08 PM

This Month: Programs on Native Americans, Cicero, and more!

Upcoming at America’s Town Hall   Upcoming at America’s Town Hall The Battle for the American West Thursday, November 10 | 12 p.m. ET  For Native American Heritage Month, the National Constitution Center present…

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November 3, 2022 at 9:01 AM

Register for Live at the Museum This Week

Join us for our Friday Session with Gloria Browne-Marshall JUST ANNOUNCED: The National Constitution Center and Khan Academy will launch a free online course, providing high school students with a nonpartisan opportunity to learn about the core principles of the Con…

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November 2, 2022 at 6:03 PM

Join Us for the 2022 Liberty Medal, Native American Heritage Month, and Veterans Day!

November at the National Constitution Center   The National Constitution Center will honor Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the 34th annual Liberty Medal ceremony at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, November 7, 2022. The ceremony will include remarks from: Geo…

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October 29, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Affirmative Action and the 14th Amendment – Part 1

Examining the original text, meaning, and understanding of the 14th Amendment in arguments for and against affirmative action   What's New This Week Affirmative Action and the 14th Amendment – Part 1 Run time: 56 minutes Ted…

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October 28, 2022 at 1:09 PM

Register for a Live Class on Slavery in America

Plus: Gloria Browne-Marshall joins us for our Friday session   Online Learning Opportunities   Live Public Class: Slavery in America Wednesday, November 2, 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. ET In this session, students engage in a conversation…

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October 28, 2022 at 12:04 PM

Today at 12 p.m. ET: Jefferson: The Reader and Writer

Noted historians discuss the life and legacy of the founding father through the lens of his own education   Today at America's Town Hall Jefferson: The Reader and Writer Friday, October 28 | 12 p.m. ET  Join his…

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October 22, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Pork, The Dormant Commerce Clause, and Legislating Morality

Recapping the Supreme Court’s oral arguments in National Pork Producers v. Ross   What's New This Week Pork, The Dormant Commerce Clause, and Legislating Morality Run time: 43 minutes Erwin Chemerinsky and Michael…

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October 21, 2022 at 5:30 PM

JUST ANNOUNCED: Programs on Thomas Jefferson, Native Americans, Cicero, and more!

Upcoming at America’s Town Hall   Upcoming at America's Town Hall Jefferson: The Reader and Writer Friday, October 28 | 12 p.m. ET  Join historians Andrew Browning, author of Schools for the Statesmen: The Diver…

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October 20, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Free, Virtual Learning Opportunity: Voting Rights Tour

  Online Learning Opportunities   Voting Rights and Elections Virtual Tour Wednesday, October 26 at 12 p.m. ET Friday, October 28 at 1 p.m. ET It’s election season! Election Day is a great time to explore the history of voting…

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October 17, 2022 at 5:37 PM

Reminder: The 2022 Liberty Medal Honoring President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Join us on November 7! Jeffrey Rosen and the Board of Trustees of the National Constitution Center invite you to the 34th Annual Liberty Medal Ceremony honoring     UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY for his heroic defense of lib…

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October 15, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Redistricting in Alabama and the Voting Rights Act — Part 2

Recapping the Supreme Court’s oral arguments in Merrill v. Milligan   What's New This Week Redistricting in Alabama and the Voting Rights Act — Part 2 Run time: 53 minutes Rick Hasen and Jason Torchinsky discuss Merrill v. M…

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October 13, 2022 at 9:01 AM

Join a Peer-to-Peer Scholar Exchange!

Plus: Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities   Online Learning Opportunities   Peer-to-Peer Scholar Exchanges Give your students the opportunity to discuss constitutional topics with a legal professional or constitutional…

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October 8, 2022 at 12:01 PM

A Conversation with Justice Stephen G. Breyer

Hear from the recently retired justice on the importance of civic engagement and civil disagreement   What's New This Week A Conversation with Justice Stephen G. Breyer Run time: 55 minutes U.S. Supreme Court Justice Steph…

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October 7, 2022 at 2:04 PM

2022 Liberty Medal and Live Learning Opportunities for Election Day

October at the National Constitution Center   U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer (Ret.), honorary co-chair of the National Constitution Center along with Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, recently joined students at the Center for a conversat…

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October 6, 2022 at 9:01 AM

Live from the Museum!

Explore new ways to engage with the Center online   Online Learning Opportunities   Live from the Museum! Free Virtual Museum Classes Bring the fun and excitement of a field trip right to your classroom! Designed for third throu…

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October 4, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Join Us for the 2022 Liberty Medal Honoring President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Tickets and sponsorship packages are available now Jeffrey Rosen and the Board of Trustees of the National Constitution Center invite you to the 34th Annual Liberty Medal Ceremony honoring     UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY f…

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October 1, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Supreme Court 2022-23 Term Preview

Looking ahead at some of the high-profile cases SCOTUS will consider in the upcoming term   What's New This Week Supreme Court 2022-23 Term Preview Run time: 1 hour, 3 minutes Caroline Fredrickson and Adam White join host Je…

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September 29, 2022 at 9:01 AM

Register for a Live Class on Voting Rights

Plus: Jamelle Bouie joins us for Friday session!   Online Learning Opportunities Live Class: Voting Rights and Elections Tuesday, October 4, 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. ET (in observance of Yom Kippur on Wednesday, October 5)  Join us for a …

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September 28, 2022 at 12:04 PM

Today at 12 p.m. ET: Election 2022: Are We Ready?

Experts discuss election integrity, voting rights, proposed election reforms, and more   Today at America's Town Hall Election 2022: Are We Ready? Wednesday, September 28 | 12 p.m. ET  With U.S. midterm election…

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September 24, 2022 at 12:01 PM

The NCC’s Constitutional Convention Reports: The Proposed Amendments

Hear about the five new amendments proposed by the Constitution Drafting Project teams   What's New This Week The NCC’s Constitutional Convention Reports: The Proposed Amendments Run time: 1 hour This summer, the …

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