Email from National Constitution Center How the media and the president influence judicial legitimacy   What’s New This Week Covering the Supreme Court Run time: 51 minutes Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal, Jan Crawford of CBS News, and Fred Smith Jr. of Stanford Law School, join to explore polarization on the Court and the role of the media and the political branches in shaping public perceptions. Listen now This We the People episode was originally recorded during the 2025 Supreme Court Review. Watch the full program 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 10 fascinating facts about the Liberty Bell by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes “On July 8, 1776, popular legend says the Liberty Bell rang to symbolize America’s independence from Great Britain. But many ‘facts’ about the Bell, such as its 1776 ringing, are shrouded in mystery. …” Read more July 11, 1804: The Burr vs. Hamilton duel by NCC Staff | Read time: 5 minutes “July 11 marks the anniversary of the deadly duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. What caused the sitting vice president to shoot and kill a Founding Father on the cliffs overlooking New York City? …” Read more   More From the National Constitution Center Commentaries on the Laws of England (1765-69) Sir William Blackstone, born July 11, 1723, was the author of A Discourse on the Study of Law (1758), Commentaries on the Laws of England (1765-69), and other works. America's founding generation often cited his work. Read more in our Founders' Library.   Constitutional Text of the Week Preamble “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” 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