Exploring the role of Speaker of the House and leading Speakers throughout American history   What’s New This Week The History of the Speaker of the House Run time: 1 hour, 4 minutes Scholars Matthew Green and Josh Chafetz discuss the role and the history of the Speaker of the House, including the most notable Speakers throughout history, from Henry Clay to Joe Cannon to Nancy Pelosi, and how their legacies helped shaped the House and Congress as we know it. Listen 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 In U.S. Supreme Court Arguments, Some Unexpected Truths About the Judicial System by Marcia Coyle | Read time: 6 minutes “In the U.S. Supreme Court, oral arguments usually focus on one or two legal questions that the justices have agreed to decide. But sometimes those arguments reveal unexpected and harsh truths about the way in which our judicial system is operating. ...” Read more 10 Essential Facts About Alexander Hamilton on His Birthday by NCC Staff| Read time: 4 minutes “On this day in 1755 or 1757, Alexander Hamilton was born in the Caribbean. If you need a quick primer on Hamilton, here are the essential facts about him. ...” Read more   More from the National Constitution Center Discovering the Dream: A Look at Martin Luther King Jr.’s Speech Monday, January 16 | 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. ET Professor Chanelle N. Rose, associate professor of history at Rowan University, joins us to uncover the context and historical significance of one of the most famous speeches in American history. We’ll explore the origins of the Black freedom struggle, how the speech fits into the larger civil rights movement, and how it has become integrated into how we teach American history. Visit our website to register and to learn more about other Martin Luther King Jr. Day resources.   Constitutional Text of the Week Article I, Section 2 “... The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other Officers; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.” 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!