‘The Highest Calling’: A Conversation With David Rubenstein on the American Presidency

Run time: 1 hour, 6 minutes

Best-selling author, philanthropist, and National Constitution Center Trustee David Rubenstein joined Jeffrey Rosen at the Center in Philadelphia to discuss his new book, The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency. They discuss the duties and responsibilities of the presidency, the triumphs and failures of its officeholders, and the future of the role in the 21st century. Listen on We the People or Watch the America’s Town Hall program

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As Summer Ends, Emergency Requests Keep Coming to the Supreme Court

by Marcia Coyle | Read time: 4 minutes

“Recent summers in the U.S. Supreme Court have been deceptively quiet. It is still true that when the final decision is issued in late June or early July, the building itself seems to emit a sigh of relief, and peace appears to reign throughout the carpeted halls separating the justices’ chambers. ...” Read more

A History of Major

In-Person Events at the National Constitution Center

by NCC Staff | Read time: 5 minutes

“The National Constitution Center has played host to numerous public events since its dedication on July 4, 2003. ...” Read more

Philadelphia’s 6ABC: Jeffrey Rosen Talks About the 2024 Presidential Debate

National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen appears on Philadelphia’s 6ABC to discuss the significance of the National Constitution Center hosting the 2024 ABC News Presidential Debate and the importance of debate. Watch now

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