A discussion on the political thought of Montesquieu and his influence on American democracy   What’s New This Week Montesquieu and the Constitution Run time: 1 hour William B. Allen, Thomas Pangle, Dennis Rasmussen, and Diana Schaub discuss the political thought of Montesquieu and his influence on American democracy. Listen now We the People and Live at the National Constitution Center are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more   The Latest at Constitution Daily Blog August 24, 1814: The British Set Fire to Washington, D.C. by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes “The United States capital of Washington, D.C., burned on this day in 1814, but it may have been an act of nature that forced the British from the besieged city. ...” Read more August 23, 1784: The State of Franklin Starts its Brief Existence by NCC Staff | Read time: 2 minutes “On August 23, 1784, the self-proclaimed state of Franklin broke away from North Carolina and attempted an experiment at self-rule, in a dispute over land grants and sovereignty. ...” Read more   More From the National Constitution Center August 26: Women's Equality Day While the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote nationally on August 18, 1980, it wasn't certified until August 26 of that year. Explore the final few years of suffrage work that ultimately led to the 19th Amendment in this online exhibit of The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote.   Constitutional Text of the Week The 19th Amendment “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” Read interpretations in the Interactive Constitution     Support the Center Your generous support enables the National Constitution Center to thrive as America’s leading platform for nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue. SUPPORT Connect with us Update your email preferences by clicking the Update Profile link below to subscribe to other National Constitution Center newsletters and manage how often you hear from us.   National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!