Email from National Constitution Center The constitutional vision and moral virtues of John Adams and his family   What’s New This Week The Legacy of John Adams Run time: 1 hour, 22 minutes In celebration of John Adams’ 289th birthday, Jeffrey Rosen joins a discussion on Adams’ legacy with Danielle Allen and Jane Kamensky. Kurt Graham, president of the Adams Presidential Center, moderates. They explore the constitutional legacy of the Adams family and discuss the importance of resurrecting the Adams family’s tradition of self-mastery and self-improvement to defend the American Idea. Listen now This conversation was originally aired at the Adams Presidential Center as part of the 2024 Adams Speaker Series. We the People and Live at the National Constitution Center are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more   The Latest at Constitution Daily Blog The 22nd Amendment and Presidential Service Beyond Two Terms by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 4 minutes “With Donald Trump set to serve again as president, there has been talk about his ability to continue in office after his second term expires in four years. While the Constitution’s 22nd Amendment directly restricts Trump’s ability to run for a third term, he possibly could serve in a temporary role under some unusual scenarios....” Read more November 13, 1789: Benjamin Franklin’s Last Great Quote and the Constitution by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes “It was on November 13, 1789, that Benjamin Franklin wrote what was probably his last great quote, a saying about the Constitution and life that became true about five months later. ...” Read more   More From the National Constitution Center November 13, 1855: Populist Omer Kem is Born On November 13, 1855, Populist politician Omer Kem—reportedly the first person elected to Congress who had lived in a sod house—is born. Read his remarks on the direct election of senators in our Founders’ Library of historic documents. Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, C.M. Bell Studio Collection   Constitutional Text of the Week 22nd Amendment “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once. But this Article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this Article was proposed by the Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this Article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term.” Read interpretations in the Interactive Constitution     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