Washington, Lincoln, and more in this Presidents' Day edition of the Weekly! Civic Virtue, and Why It Matters Margaret Taylor of Lawfare and Adam White of AEI join host Jeffrey Rosen to reflect on the concept of "civic virtue" and the values that Washington, Franklin, and the rest of the founders hoped every American would embody. Listen > The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln Author Sidney Blumethal shares stories of pivotal years in the political life of President Abraham Lincoln in conversation with Scholar-in-Residence Michael Gerhardt. Listen > Watch the Video > How a National Tragedy Led to the 25th Amendment by NCC staff Read > Remembering William Henry Harrison: The Most Obscure President? by NCC staff Read > Frederick Douglass's birthday is celebrated February 14, but the actual month and day Douglass was born are still unknown. Like many formerly enslaved people, Douglass was unsure of his actual birthday, but he speculated that he was born in February 1888. In his autobiography, Douglass recalled his mother giving him a cake in the shape of a heart, which led him to believe that his birthday was somehow connected to Valentine's Day. From the National Constitution Center The Story Behind the Frederick Douglass Birthday Celebration Constitution Daily article The 25th Amendment "In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President..." Read Interpretations on the Interactive Constitution > Read > the roundup of this week's articles on The Battle for the Constitution—a partnership with The Atlantic that explores constitutional debates in American life. About the National Constitution Center The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia brings together people of all ages and perspectives, across America and around the world, to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution. A private, nonprofit organization, the Center serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, fulfilling our congressional charter “to disseminate information about the U.S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis.” SUPPORT OUR WORK Questions or comments? Email us at
[email protected]. National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe
[email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by
[email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!