Discussing Franklin D. Roosevelt’s constitutional legacy, the court-packing fight, and how his Supreme Court appointees transformed America. What’s New This Week FDR and the Transformation of the Supreme Court Run time: 1 hour Laura Kalman, Ken Kersch, and Jeff Shesol discuss Franklin D. Roosevelt’s constitutional legacy, the court-packing fight, and how his Supreme Court appointees transformed America. Listen on We the People 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 December 20, 1803: The Louisiana Purchase is Completed by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes “Life in the newly formed United States changed forever on December 20, 1803, when the American flag flew over New Orleans, signifying the completion of the Louisiana Purchase and doubling the country’s size. ...” Read more Looking Ahead: A Supreme Court Preview for 2023 by NCC Staff | Read time: 7 minutes “The Supreme Court has been front and center in recent years due to a series of landmark decisions, and the year 2023 will likely be another important year for the court. Here is a look at the major cases at the court at this moment. ...” Read more More from the National Constitution Center Thank You for Your Support The National Constitution Center is America’s leading platform for nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue and our work depends on your support. If you’ve been inspired by any of our programs this year, please consider making a year-end gift before December 31, and show your support for our work to come. GIVE 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 Constitution Weekly is taking a holiday break but will be back Saturday, January 7. In the meantime, please catch up on all of our programming from 2022 in our media library. Happy holidays! 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
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