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November 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM

Join Us for Programs on the Founders and Religious Liberty and on the Legacy of Gouverneur Morris

Email from National Constitution Center December at America’s Town Hall   December at America’s Town Hall How Religious Were the Founders? Monday, December 2 | 7 p.m. ET Join Jane Calvert, author of Penman of th…
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November 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: Woodrow Wilson: The Light Withdrawn

Email from National Constitution Center Exploring Wilson’s presidential legacy, constitutional vision, and impact on American democracy   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Woodrow Wilson: The Light Withdrawn Mo…
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November 24, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Thanksgiving Week Activity: Civic Stories Program

Email from National Constitution Center Plus: Complete Your Weekend Workshop Application Our Sincere Thanks As we prepare to enter the holiday season, we wanted to extend our deepest gratitude to you. We are very grateful for the hard work that each of you a…
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November 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM

The President’s Power to Make Recess Appointments

Email from National Constitution Center When is the president able to appoint cabinet officials without Senate confirmation?   What’s New This Week The President’s Power to Make Recess Appointments Run time: 50…
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November 17, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Email from National Constitution Center Find events, resources, and student programs Native American Heritage Month In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the National Constitution Center is hosting a series of programs and activities highlighting the h…
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November 16, 2024 at 1:00 PM

The Legacy of John Adams

Email from National Constitution Center The constitutional vision and moral virtues of John Adams and his family   What’s New This Week The Legacy of John Adams Run time: 1 hour, 22 minutes In celebration of John Adams’ 2…
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November 10, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Apply to Attend a Spring Weekend Workshop

Email from National Constitution Center Plus: Resources to foster civil dialogue Apply to Attend a Spring Weekend Workshop Deepen your knowledge of landmark Supreme Court cases from different historical eras, engage with the Center’s nonpartisan educational resou…
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November 9, 2024 at 1:02 PM

Native Americans and the Supreme Court

Email from National Constitution Center Exploring Native American history and law through the stories of landmark Supreme Court cases   What’s New This Week Native Americans and the Supreme Court Run time: 58 minutes In c…
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November 4, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Election Resources, Native American Heritage Month, and More

Email from National Constitution Center November at the National Constitution Center   The National Constitution Center announced last week the creation of the Sutherland Teaching Program, made possible by a generous leadership gift from the Sutherland Fami…
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November 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: Native Americans and the Supreme Court

Email from National Constitution Center Discussing Native American history and law through the stories of landmark Supreme Court cases   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Native Americans and the Supreme Court Monday, Nove…
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November 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Top Resources For Election Week

Email from National Constitution Center Plus: New professional learning in November Top Resources for Election Week Election Day is almost here. The NCC Education Team has collected some new election week resources for educators to teach about the electoral proces…
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November 2, 2024 at 12:01 PM

How Should We Elect the President?

Email from National Constitution Center A debate about the Electoral College   What’s New This Week How Should We Elect the President? Run time: 58 minutes On the eve of the 2024 presidential election, Jesse Wegman and Ro…
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October 31, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Native Americans and the Supreme Court, the Legacy of Woodrow Wilson, and More

Email from National Constitution Center Upcoming at America's Town Hall   Upcoming at America’s Town Hall Native Americans and the Supreme Court Monday, November 4 | Noon ET In celebration of Native American Heritage month,…
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October 28, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: Electing the President: The Popular Vote vs. The Electoral College

Email from National Constitution Center Examining the history and current debate over the Electoral College   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Electing the President: The Popular Vote vs. The Electoral College Tuesday, Oc…
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October 27, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Planning Ahead? Prepare to Teach the Road to the Inauguration

Email from National Constitution Center Nonpartisan resources for teaching elections Prepare to Teach the Road to the Inauguration  Use these blog posts and podcasts to craft answers to questions on post-election processes established by the Constitution and its a…
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October 26, 2024 at 12:02 PM

2024 National First Amendment Summit

Email from National Constitution Center The state of free speech on campus and in and out of the courts   What’s New This Week 2024 National First Amendment Summit Run time: 1 hour, 28 minutes This week, the National Cons…
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October 21, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. ET: 2024 National First Amendment Summit

Email from National Constitution Center Convening America’s leading thinkers for a vigorous discussion of the state of free speech in America and around the globe   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall IN PERSON AND ONLINE 20…
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October 20, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Pop Quiz! Test Election Knowledge

Email from National Constitution Center Additional resources and events for teaching about presidential elections Build Knowledge on the Presidency and Executive Power Using Constitution 101 Help students learn about how the structure of the presidency was created…
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October 19, 2024 at 12:01 PM

The Supreme Court Hears Glossip v. Oklahoma

Email from National Constitution Center Recapping the oral arguments in the court’s most recent death penalty case   What’s New This Week The Supreme Court Hears Glossip v. Oklahoma Run time: 57 minutes Paul Cassell and Andr…
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October 15, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: John Lewis: A Life

Email from National Constitution Center Plus: The 2024 National First Amendment Summit   Upcoming at America’s Town Hall John Lewis: A Life Wednesday, October 16 | Noon ET David Greenberg’s new biography, John Lewis: A …
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October 13, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Recommended Resources: The Electoral College and Voting Rights

Email from National Constitution Center Explore free, nonpartisan resources on presidential elections We’ve curated our most popular, nonpartisan resources on presidential elections, including: Primary source documents Interactive maps Short videos Virtual events…
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October 12, 2024 at 12:05 PM

Can the ATF Regulate Ghost Guns?

Email from National Constitution Center Recapping the Supreme Court oral arguments in Garland v. VanDerStok   What’s New This Week Can the ATF Regulate Ghost Guns? Run time: 58 minutes Clark Neily and Dru Stevenson join Jeff…
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October 7, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET: For or Against Constitutional Originalism?: A Debate

Email from National Constitution Center A discussion about the history of originalism as a constitutional methodology and its role today   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall For or Against Constitutional Originalism?: A Deb…
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October 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Remembering NCC Trustee Dikembe Mutombo

Email from National Constitution Center NCC president and CEO, Jeffrey Rosen shares a remembrance Remembering Dikembe Mutombo The National Constitution Center is mourning the loss of humanitarian, NBA legend, and NCC Trustee, Dikembe Mutombo, who passed a…
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October 5, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Anne Applebaum on Autocratic Threats Around the World

Email from National Constitution Center Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum discusses her latest book   What’s New This Week Anne Applebaum on Autocratic Threats Around the World Anne Applebaum, Pulitzer Prize…
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October 3, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Explore Election Resources and Debates on the First Amendment, Originalism, and More

October at the National Constitution Center   On Tuesday, September 24, the National Constitution Center held its annual Liberty Medal ceremony honoring America’s storyteller, Ken Burns, for illuminating the nation’s greatest triumphs and tragedi…
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October 2, 2024 at 3:03 PM

The 2024 National First Amendment Summit, The Popular Vote vs. The Electoral College, and More

October at America's Town Hall   October at America’s Town Hall For or Against Constitutional Originalism?: A Debate Tuesday, October 8 | 1 p.m. ET Stanford University professor Jonathan Gienapp, author of the new book, Aga…
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October 1, 2024 at 7:36 PM

Sending our support to those affected by Hurricane Helene

We are here for you and your school communities Dear Educators,   Our hearts go out to all of you who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. The devastation we are hearing about is weighing heavily on our minds, and we wanted you to know that we are thinking of y…
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September 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Short Videos on Timely Election Topics

Plus, attend our upcoming virtual programs Teaching Elections with Constitution 101 Preparing lesson plans on elections? Explore Unit 9: Elections and Voting Rights: From the Founding through the Civil Rights Movement in our new Constitution 101…
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September 28, 2024 at 12:01 PM

The 2024 Liberty Medal Ceremony Honoring Ken Burns

America’s storyteller Ken Burns receives the NCC’s Liberty Medal   What’s New This Week The 2024 Liberty Medal Ceremony Honoring Ken Burns On Tuesday, September 24, the National Constitution Center held its annual Libe…
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September 26, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Ken Burns and a Liberty Medal to Remember!

Watch the 2024 Liberty Medal ceremony   Dear Friends, On Tuesday night, the NCC hosted its 36th annual Liberty Medal ceremony honoring America’s storyteller, Ken Burns, for illuminating the nation’s greatest triumphs and tragedies and inspiring all of us to learn about …
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September 24, 2024 at 9:30 AM

The 2024 Liberty Medal Honoring Ken Burns

Plus, schedule a Scholar Exchange for your class The 2024 Liberty Medal The 2024 Liberty Medal Honoring Ken Burns Tuesday, September 24 The 36th annual Liberty Medal will be awarded to America’s storyteller, Ken Burns, for illuminating the nati…
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September 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM

A Conversation With Justice Neil Gorsuch on ‘The Human Toll of Too Much Law’

In celebration of Constitution Day 2024, Justice Neil Gorsuch and co-author Janie Nitze discuss their new book   What’s New This Week A Conversation With Justice Neil Gorsuch on ‘The Human Toll of Too Much Law’ Run time: 1…
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September 17, 2024 at 2:11 PM

Happy Constitution Day From the National Constitution Center

We invite you to come together for lifelong learning and to explore the values that unite us as Americans   Dear Friends, Happy Constitution Day! It’s an exciting time at the National Constitution Center and a great day for people of all ages and backgrounds t…
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September 17, 2024 at 9:31 AM

Happy Constitution Day!

Celebrate with the National Constitution Center Join us for special live virtual programs throughout the day, including a Preamble Reading, a Student Town Hall with Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, and the launch of the Constitution 101 student course in partnership with Kh…
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September 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. ET: A Conversation With Justice Neil Gorsuch on ‘The Human Toll of Too Much Law’

In celebration of Constitution Day 2024, Justice Neil Gorsuch and co-author and former law clerk Janie Nitze discuss their new book   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall IN PERSON AND ONLINE A Conversation With Justice Neil…
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September 14, 2024 at 12:05 PM

‘The Highest Calling’: A Conversation With David Rubenstein on the American Presidency

David Rubenstein discusses his new book   What’s New This Week ‘The Highest Calling’: A Conversation With David Rubenstein on the American Presidency Run time: 1 hour, 6 minutes Best-selling author, philanthropist, and Na…
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September 12, 2024 at 12:38 PM

Tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET: ‘The Highest Calling’: A Conversation With David Rubenstein on the American Presidency

A discussion on David Rubenstein's new book   Tonight at America’s Town Hall ‘The Highest Calling’: A Conversation With David Rubenstein on the American Presidency Thursday, September 12 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. ET  Join best-s…
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September 10, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Constitution Day Is One Week Away!

Register to attend our virtual programming on September 17   Constitution Day at the National Constitution Center The National Constitution Center’s annual Constitution Day celebration is the biggest Constitution Day celebration in the country—and a gr…
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September 7, 2024 at 12:01 PM

The Scientist Turned Spy: André Michaux, Thomas Jefferson, and the Conspiracy of 1793

Patrick Spero of the American Philosophical Society discusses his forthcoming book   What’s New This Week The Scientist Turned Spy: André Michaux, Thomas Jefferson, and the Conspiracy of 1793 Run time: 48 minutes Patrick Spero …
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September 6, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Celebrating Constitution Day, 2024 Liberty Medal Honoring Ken Burns, and More

September at the National Constitution Center   The 36th annual Liberty Medal will be awarded to America’s storyteller, Ken Burns, for illuminating the nation’s greatest triumphs and tragedies and inspiring all of us to learn about the principles…
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September 5, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Join Us This Fall at America's Town Hall

See full list of upcoming America's Town Hall programs   Just Announced! Upcoming at America’s Town Hall IN PERSON AND ONLINE ‘The Highest Calling’: A Conversation With David Rubenstein on the American Presidency Thursday, S…
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September 3, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Limited Spaces Remain for the 2024 Liberty Medal Honoring Ken Burns

Only six days left to purchase tickets for this exclusive event—join us! Jeffrey Rosen and the Board of Trustees of the National Constitution Center invite you to the 36th Annual Liberty Medal Ceremony Honoring America’s Storyteller KEN BURNS …
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September 3, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Welcome Back to School!

Plus, celebrate Constitution Day with the Center on September 17   Resources of the Month The National Constitution Center offers hundreds of resources for teachers to bring the Constitution to their classrooms. As we begin the new school year, we’re h…
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August 31, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Can the Attorney General Appoint a Special Counsel?

Debating Judge Cannon’s decision to dismiss the Trump classified documents case   What’s New This Week Can the Attorney General Appoint a Special Counsel? Run time: 54 minutes In July, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismisse…
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August 27, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Celebrate Constitution Day with the Center on September 17

Featuring live, online programming for your students Constitution Day at the National Constitution Center Constitution Day Tuesday, September 17 The National Constitution Center’s annual Constitution Day celebration is the biggest Constitution …
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August 24, 2024 at 12:02 PM

The State of the American Idea

Debating the core values of the Declaration and the Constitution   What’s New This Week The State of the American Idea Run time: 52 minutes Charles Cooke, Melody Barnes, and Sean Wilentz explore the debate about the core values…
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August 21, 2024 at 5:04 PM

In-Person America's Town Hall Programs With Justice Neil Gorsuch and More

Join us at the National Constitution Center this fall   Just Announced! Upcoming In-Person Programs IN PERSON AND ONLINE ‘The Highest Calling’: A Conversation With David Rubenstein on the American Presidency Thursday, Septembe…
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August 20, 2024 at 2:33 PM

Constitution Day With Justice Neil Gorsuch, Back to School, and More

Upcoming at the National Constitution Center   Just Announced: The ABC News 2024 Presidential Debate will take place at the National Constitution Center on Tuesday, September 10, at 9 p.m. ET. Read more Note: Information about in-person audience is not availab…
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August 17, 2024 at 12:02 PM

The History of Illiberalism in America

Explore the history of illiberalism in America and assess illiberal threats facing our democracy today   What’s New This Week The History of Illiberalism in America Run time: 1 hour, 3 minutes Steven Hahn and Manisha Sinha join…