Explore the intellectual foundations of the U.S. constitutional vision and core values from America’s founding Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall The Intellectual Origins of the Founding and Civil War Constitution Monday, June 17 | Noon ET Political theorist William B. Allen, editor and translator of a new edition of Montesquieu’s The Spirit of the Laws, and Alison LaCroix, author of The Interbellum Constitution: Union, Commerce, and Slavery in the Age of Federalisms, explore the intellectual foundations—from Montesquieu and beyond—of the U.S. constitutional vision and core values from America’s founding through the Civil War. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. Learn more REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINE More From the National Constitution Center LISTEN Subscribe to audio of our programs on Live at the National Constitution Center, and also check out our companion podcast We the People. LEARN MORE WATCH Explore our video library of past programs and subscribe to our YouTube channel for instant updates. VIEW MEDIA LIBRARY 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 Interactive Constitution | Constitution Daily blog Update your email preferences by clicking Update Profile 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 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice