Discussing U.S. westward expansion, manifest destiny, and the impact on native peoples and tribes   What’s New This Week The Battle for the American West Run time: 1 hour, 5 minutes For Native American Heritage Month, the National Constitution Center presents a discussion with historians H.W. Brands, Lori Daggar, and Lindsay Robertson for a historical overview of U.S. westward expansion, manifest destiny, and the impact on native peoples and tribes. Listen now on We the People Cicero and the Constitution Run time: 1 hour How did Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman statesman and philosopher, influence the Founding generation, the Constitution, and American political thought? Scott Nelson, Benjamin Straumann, and Caroline Winterer explore the political ideas of Cicero, his impact on America, and what we can learn from him today. Watch 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 Chester Alan Arthur’s Brave, Short Presidency by NCC Staff | Read time: 4 minutes “Fewer leaders had lower public expectations than Chester Alan Arthur, but fewer people knew the 21st president was dealing with a terminal illness while he pressed for government reforms and tax cuts during his one term in office during the 1880s. ...” Read more Benjamin Franklin’s Last Great Quote and the Constitution by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes “It was on this day in 1789 that Founding Father Benjamin Franklin wrote what was probably his last great quote, a saying about the Constitution and life that became true about five months later. ...” Read more   More from the National Constitution Center The History of Thanksgiving Run time: 19 minutes Explore the history of Thanksgiving—from the first Thanksgiving menu to recent presidential turkey pardons. Take a look at what this holiday is all about. Watch now   Constitutional Text of the Week Article III, Section 1 “The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.” Read Interpretations on 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 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!