Watch the 2024 Liberty Medal ceremony   Dear Friends, On Tuesday night, the NCC hosted its 36th annual Liberty Medal ceremony honoring 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. As Ken Burns said during the ceremony, “As a nation, we’ve often forgotten that this history was made by everyone. The stories of those forgotten entirely and those whose stories have been historically ignored or undervalued are critical to our larger American story. You cannot understand the U.S. without understanding us—all of us. The National Constitution Center reminds us daily through exhibitions, education, engagement, and outreach, through the work of scholars and teachers, that our founding documents are not materials to be left in some distant, dusty past, but central to our ongoing story.” I’m sharing a video of the uplifting ceremony, where we celebrated Ken’s work and had a conversation about our nation’s founding ideals as we prepare for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. You can watch the full ceremony, find ceremony highlights below or on our YouTube playlist, read a recap on our Constitution Daily blog, or read the transcript. With appreciation, Jeffrey Rosen President and CEO National Constitution Center Jeffrey Rosen Remarks Watch now Jeffrey Rosen in Conversation with Ken Burns Watch now Sarah Botstein Tribute Watch now Ken Burns Acceptance Remarks Watch now THANK YOU Prize Sponsor Underwriters     Doug & Maria DeVos The Andrea W. and Kenneth C. Frazier Foundation     Kenneth C. Griffin 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. See full list of Liberty Medal sponsors here.     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 Update your email preferences by clicking the Update Profile link 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