On June 5, the National Constitution Center hosted a national Town Hall on policing, protests, and the Constitution featuring Judge Theodore McKee, Monica Bell, David French, Janai Nelson, and Theodore Shaw. The wide-ranging discussions covered qualified immunity for police officers, the history of policing and protest, and the future of the American idea. Check out the program and related resources at the link below.
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The National Constitution Center is offering a series of America’s Town Hall programs about constitutional issues in the news. Join these programs for free from your home computer, laptop, or any mobile device by registering below.
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A Conversation with Secretary Madeleine Albright
June 16 | 12:30 p.m. EDT
Free Online
As part of the National Constitution Center’s yearlong Women and the Constitution initiative in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, join former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright—America’s first female secretary of state—as she reflects on her career in public service, women’s leadership, and her new book, Hell and Other Destinations. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.
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Congress in Times of Crisis
June 22 | 7 p.m. EDT
Free Online
Join historians Edward Ayers of the University of Richmond and Joanne Freeman of Yale University and political scientist Norman Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute for a program exploring Congress in times of crisis from America's founding, through the Civil War to today. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.
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The Current Battle for the Constitution: A Symposium
June 30 | 6:30 p.m. EDT
Free Online
The National Constitution Center hosts a symposium bringing together contributors to The Atlantic and the Center's joint online project, The Battle for the Constitution. The program begins with a conversation featuring Tracey Meares of Yale Law School, former Philadelphia and Washington D.C. Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, and other experts, exploring the constitutional dimensions of policing, protests, and equal protection.
The second panel, featuring Deborah Pearlstein of Cardozo Law and online project contributors Polly Price and Adam White, explores the key constitutional issues raised by the coronavirus crisis. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.
This program is presented in partnership with The Atlantic and in conjunction with The Battle for the Constitution website, exploring the top issues of today from a constitutional perspective. This program is also made possible through generous support from the John Templeton Foundation.
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Commemorate Juneteenth, the Anniversary of the End of Slavery in the United States
Explore the National Constitution Center's videos, lessons, and other resources to learn about the end of slavery, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the Reconstruction Amendments.
Take a virtual tour of our exhibit Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality from your laptop, computer, or mobile device.
Dive deeper into the Reconstruction Amendments on our Interactive Constitution and Drafting Table, which allows you to explore key historical documents that inspired the framers of each amendment during the drafting process.
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Recent highlights of the National Constitution Center in the news:
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Support the work of the National Constitution Center!
Our Members from all parts of the country support our year-round educational programs for learners of all ages and constitutionally-themed exhibits including, The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote opening in 2020. When you join or renew now, you will receive three additional months of membership for free and an email from Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen inviting you to join him for a live online Members-only conversation in June!
To learn more about membership and to join or renew a membership, visit constitutioncenter.org/membership or contact Membership Manager Emily Polhamus at 215-409-6785
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Thank you for being a part of the National Constitution Center's community of lifelong learners and for your support of our mission to increase awareness and understanding of the U.S. Constitution among the American people. Your contribution makes our crucially important work possible. Please consider becoming a Member or making a gift to support our new and expanded online learning opportunities and to help us provide constitutional education for all.
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