The Evolution of Originalism

Run time: 1 hour, 2 minutes

Georgetown Law professor Randy Barnett is the author of A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist, a new memoir about his remarkable legal career. He joins Jeffrey Rosen to discuss his role in the evolution of originalism from a philosophy of judicial restraint to one of constitutional conservatism dedicated to restoring “the lost Constitution.” Listen now

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10 Fascinating Facts About President Ulysses Grant

by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes

“Today marks the birthday of Ulysses Grant, who played a unique role in American history. Here is a look at a military leader who later became President in one of the nation’s most troubled. . .” Read more

Happy Birthday to the Department of State

by NCC Staff | Read time: 2 minutes

“On July 27, 1789, Congress created the State Department, which became an important part of the Executive Branch established under the new Constitution. . . .” Read more

Justin Dart’s Wheelchair

On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Disability-rights advocate Justin Dart used this wheelchair at the signing of the legislation. He declared it “a landmark commandment of fundamental human morality.”

To honor Disability Pride Month, the wheelchair is on display in the museum lobby through Sunday, July 28. Plan your visit.

Credit: National Constitution Center Collection, Gift of Yoshiko Dart

14th Amendment, Section 1

“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

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