Email from National Constitution Center Exploring the life and lasting influence of W.E.B. Du Bois What’s New This Week W.E.B. Du Bois and His Impact on America Run time: 47 minutes In this episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Levering Lewis joins to unpack Du Bois’ life, legacy, and enduring impact on American history and discuss his new memoir, The Stained Glass Window. Listen now 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 facts about Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes “The names Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee are connected through their Civil War bond and the historic surrender at Appomattox Court House. But how much did Lee and Grant have in common?…” Read more 10 facts about the most famous scene in legal history by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes “The legendary confrontation between William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow in the Scopes Monkey Trial took place on a hot Monday afternoon on July 20, 1925. …” Read more More From the National Constitution Center July 26, 1990: President George H.W. Bush signs the Americans with Disabilities Act into law On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signs the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Disability-rights advocate Justin Dart used this wheelchair at the signing of the legislation. He declared it “a landmark commandment of fundamental human morality.” The wheelchair is currently on display in the Kenneth C. Griffin Great Hall in celebration of Disability Pride Month. Credit: National Constitution Center Collection, Gift of Yoshiko Dart Constitutional Text of the Week First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” 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