Will the Supreme Court Strike Down South Carolina’s Voting Map?

Run time: 54 minutes

Election law experts Rick Hasen and Jason Torchinsky analyze the oral arguments in Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, a case involving claims of racial gerrymandering. Listen now

From FDR to Biden: The Creation of the Modern Presidency

Run time: 1 hour

Presidency experts Sidney Milkis, Barbara Perry, and Stephen Knott explore how the institution of the modern presidency has evolved through the lens of studying the constitutional visions and approaches to executive power of some of America’s past presidents. Watch 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 

10 Fascinating Facts on the White House’s Anniversary

by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes

“October 13 marks the anniversary of an American icon: The White House. Here’s a look back at its remarkable history. ...” Read more

Franklin Pierce’s Murky Legacy as President

by NCC Staff | Read time: 4 minutes

“On October 8, 1869, former President Franklin Pierce passed away in New Hampshire. Pierce was regarded as an ethical hard worker, but he struggled as a national leader when he openly advocated for pro-slavery states as a Northerner in the 1850s. ...” Read more

Geoffrey Ward on the Greatness of Eleanor Roosevelt

On October 11, 1884, Eleanor Roosevelt was born. She became first lady in 1933 and was the longest-serving first lady during her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office (1933-1945). In this America’s Town Hall clip, historian Geoffrey Ward explains what motivated this American icon.

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

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.  

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.