on this week's WTP American Elections During Crisis As the coronavirus crisis presents major challenges for voting this November, this week's episode looks back at past elections during major crises in American history. How were they handled, what were their outcomes, and what are the lessons learned for election 2020? Kim Wehle, CBS News commentator and professor at the University of Baltimore Law School, and historian Jonathan White of Christopher Newport University join host Jeffrey Rosen. Listen > Slavery in America From the Constitution to Reconstruction With Eric Foner The Center's online constitutional classes begin August 31! See the full schedule here. In anticipation, this week we shared one of our favorite constitutional classes from this past spring on the podcast. Jeffrey Rosen was joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Eric Foner for a conversation about the Constitution and slavery in America, including the history and legacy of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. Listen > Watch > On This Day, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is Signed by NCC staff Read > Forgotten Founders: Elbridge Gerry, The “Brusque Maverick” by Nicholas Mosvick Read > The Center has reopened with FREE admission through September 5! Our team is excited to welcome you back through a multiphase approach to reopening that emphasizes the safety of our guests and staff in accordance with all local and state health agencies. From the National Constitution Center: Learn about the safety measures and protocols we have implemented to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors, and reserve your free tickets. If you can't visit the Center in person, check out our virtual tours! The 14th Amendment "...No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. ..." Read Interpretations on the Interactive Constitution > Read > a roundup of this week's articles from The Battle for the Constitution—a partnership with The Atlantic that explores constitutional debates in American life. SUPPORT OUR WORK ‌ ‌ ‌ Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!