The History of Illiberalism in America

Run time: 1 hour, 3 minutes

Steven Hahn and Manisha Sinha join Thomas Donnelly to explore the history of illiberalism in America and to assess illiberal threats facing our democracy today.  Listen now

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Five Little-Known Men Who Almost Became President

by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 3 minutes

“What do Benjamin Wade, Willie P. Mangum, Lafayette S. Foster, Thomas W. Ferry, and John Nance Garner all have in common? If not for a last-second decision, or a twist of fate, they might have become Acting President of the United States, in an era before the 25th Amendment was ratified. ...” Read more

August 9, 1974: Gerald Ford Becomes President in a Constitutional First

by NCC Staff | Read time: 5 minutes

“On August 9, 1974, Gerald Ford officially became President in the most unusual of circumstances, as Richard Nixon left Washington and Ford took office without the benefit of direct election to presidential office. ...” Read more

National Constitution Center to Host 2024 ABC News Presidential Debate

The ABC News Presidential Debate will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will take place on Tuesday, September 10 at 9 p.m. ET. Read more

15th 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 race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” 

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