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

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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

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.

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.”

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