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Born Equal: America’s Founding Promise and the Fight for Equality

Tuesday, September 16 | 6:30 p.m. ET



On the eve of Constitution Day, constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar of Yale Law School discusses his new book, Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840–1920, which explores the transformative amendments that redefined freedom, equality, and voting rights in the post–Civil War era. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. Learn more

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An Evening With Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Wednesday, September 17 | 6:30 p.m. ET

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a special Constitution Day conversation to discuss her new book, Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and the Constitution. Justice Barrett reflects on her journey to the Court and offers a glimpse into her role (and daily life) as a justice, including her deliberative process and how she approaches interpreting the Constitution. Learn more

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New Interactive Declaration and 250th Anniversary-Inspired Videos and Essays

As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, we invite all Americans to explore the principles and ideas that shape our nation through a new Interactive Declaration of Independence, curated essays, animated videos, and resources for classrooms and communities.

Explore the America at 250 Civic Toolkit

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