Judge David Tatel on Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice

Run time: 1 hour, 2 minutes

Judge David Tatel’s new memoir, Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice, recalls his remarkable legal career. In this episode, Judge Tatel joins Jeffrey Rosen to discuss his experience as a civil rights lawyer, landmark cases he presided over as a federal judge, the challenges his blindness posed, and how he overcame them. Listen now

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Gerald Ford’s Unique Role in American History

by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes

“July 14 is the birthday of the late former President, Gerald R. Ford, who went from being a college football star to the White House under the most unusual circumstances. ...” Read more

Truman, Congress Decide Current Line of Presidential Succession

by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes

“On July 18, 1947, Congress changed the order of who can succeed the President and Vice President in office, more closely reflecting the ideas of the Founding Fathers. ...” Read more

The 2024 Liberty Medal

The 36th annual Liberty Medal will be awarded to America’s storyteller, Ken Burns, for illuminating the nation’s greatest triumphs and tragedies and inspiring all of us to learn about the principles at the heart of the American idea. The National Constitution Center will honor the renowned documentary filmmaker at a ceremony overlooking Independence Mall on September 24, 2024.

The Liberty Medal is made possible thanks to support from corporations, foundations, and individuals with proceeds going to further the work of the National Constitution Center. Learn more about individual tickets and sponsorship opportunities

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“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

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