U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, the National Constitution Center's new honorary chair, discusses civics and civility, the importance of separation of powers, what originalism means to him, and why he is optimistic about the future of America with National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen in this crossover episode with our companion podcast, Live at America's Town Hall.
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On September 19, 1796, a Philadelphia newspaper published one of the greatest documents in American history: George Washington’s Farewell Address.
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A group of men gathered in a closed meeting room to sign the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution, and it was Benjamin Franklin who made the motion to sign the document in his last great speech.
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William Howard Taft is a truly unique American figure who led two branches of government, was a wrestling champion and the youngest Solicitor General in American history.
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The Big Debate:
Explore "big debates" on the new Interactive Constitution!
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On Constitution Day, the National Constitution Center officially launched the Interactive Constitution: Classroom Edition, a cutting-edge multimedia digital platform featuring resources like videos, podcasts, blogs, and other media with interpretations of each section of the Constitution by scholars from diverse legal and philosophical perspectives. Check out the new platform here and read more about the anniversary of the signing of our Constitution in the blog posts linked below. |
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Analysis from the Constitution Center |
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Constitutional Clause
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"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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The Preamble by Erwin Chemerinsky and Michael Stokes Paulsen
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The Interactive Constitution is the leading digital resource about the Constitution’s history and its meaning today. A free online platform, the Interactive Constitution brings scholars from across the legal and philosophical spectrum to explore the meaning of each provision of our founding document.
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Latest Program from the National Constitution Center |
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Recent calls to reform or amend the Electoral College, as well as constitutional battles from redistricting to voting rights, have raised the question of whether the U.S. constitutional system of representative democracy is too democratic or not democratic enough. Leading constitutional scholars Randy Barnett and Vikram Amar join the debate, moderated by National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen.
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William Howard Taft and the Constitution
In his book for The American Presidents Series, National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen argues that William Howard Taft was our most judicial president and presidential chief justice and explores Taft’s crucial role in shaping how America balances populism with the rule of law. In this book launch, Rosen is interviewed by Judge Douglas Ginsburg, who calls Taft “the most under-appreciated constitutional figure since George Mason.”
The National Constitution Center's CLE programs, which can be attended in-person or on-demand online, are accredited in various states. Please check your state rules for specific forms and procedures. For more information, visit constitutioncenter.org/CLE.
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The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia brings together people of all ages and perspectives, across America and around the world, to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution. A private, nonprofit organization, the Center serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, fulfilling our congressional charter “to disseminate information about the U.S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis.” The National Constitution Center’s educational programs are made possible through the generosity of foundations, corporations, and individual donors and members nationwide.
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