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June 15, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Can the Constitution Serve as a Document of National Unity?

Yuval Levin and Aziz Rana discuss their latest books   What’s New This Week Can the Constitution Serve as a Document of National Unity? Run time: 1 hour, 2 minutes Yuval Levin, author of American Covenant: How the Constit…

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June 11, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: Can the Constitution Revive the American Dream?

Delve into a discussion of two new books examining the Constitution as America’s religion   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Can the Constitution Revive the American Dream? Wednesday, June 12 | Noon ET Delve into a discu…

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June 11, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Test Your Knowledge of the American Flag

Plus, resource of the month selected by educators Resource of the Month Interactive: Rights Around the World How do you use this resource in the classroom? Rights Around the World allowed my students to gain a deeper understanding of the right…

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June 10, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Flag Day, Juneteenth, and Wawa Hoagie Day; New America's Town Hall Programs; and More!

June at the National Constitution Center   JUST ANNOUNCED: 2024 Annual Supreme Court Review Tuesday, July 9 | Noon ET Distinguished legal scholars and Supreme Court analysts Erwin Chemerinsky, Miguel Estrada, Mary Anne Franks, Gregory G. Garre, and Frede…

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June 8, 2024 at 12:01 PM

The Trump Verdict and the Rule of Law

A look at presidential attacks on the judicial system throughout American history   What’s New This Week The Trump Verdict and the Rule of Law Run time: 1 hour Two leading historians of the presidency—Stephen Knott and Da…

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June 5, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Reviving the American Dream, a Conversation on Black Leadership, and the Annual Supreme Court Review

Upcoming at America's Town Hall   June at America’s Town Hall Can the Constitution Revive the American Dream? Wednesday, June 12 | Noon ET   Delve into a discussion of two new books examining the Constitution as America’s re…

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June 4, 2024 at 9:30 AM

You're Invited: Join Our Educator Community

Plus, three virtual field trips students will love Join Our Community of Educators Join the Teacher Advisory Council The National Constitution Center Teacher Advisory Council is a professional learning community of educators who collaborate wit…

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June 1, 2024 at 12:03 PM

The Supreme Court Upholds South Carolina’s Voting Map

Breaking down the Court’s decision in Alexander v. NAACP, a racial gerrymandering case   What’s New This Week The Supreme Court Upholds South Carolina’s Voting Map Run time: 58 minutes Joshua Douglas and Derek Muller join Je…

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May 29, 2024 at 9:30 AM

It's Time To Reserve Your 2024-2025 Civic Calendar!

Plus, resources to commemorate Pride Month Reserve Your Free Civic Calendar Just Announced: The 2024-2025 Civic Calendar The National Constitution Center’s 2024-2025 Civic Calendar is coming soon! This year’s calendar explores constitutional el…

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May 25, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Lincoln’s Lessons: Then and Now

Historians discuss lessons from Abraham Lincoln’s legacy on immigration, voting rights, and more   What’s New This Week Lincoln’s Lessons: Then and Now Run time: 1 hour Acclaimed Lincoln historians Sidney Blumenthal and Haro…

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May 22, 2024 at 6:25 PM

CORRECTED LINK: Save the Date for the 2024 Liberty Medal Honoring Ken Burns

Join us on Tuesday, September 24, as we honor America's storyteller, Ken Burns The previous version of this email included an incorrect link. We apologize for the inconvenience.   Honoring America’s Storyteller KEN BURNS Sav…

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May 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Save the Date for the 2024 Liberty Medal Honoring Ken Burns

Join us on Tuesday, September 24, as we honor America's storyteller, Ken Burns   Honoring America’s Storyteller KEN BURNS Save the Date TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER 525 Arch Street | …

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May 21, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Have You Signed Up for a Scholar Exchange?

Plus, special programs commemorating Memorial Day Bring a Scholar to Your Classroom What Is a Scholar Exchange? Our Scholar Exchange program give students the opportunity to discuss constitutional topics with a lawyer, judge, or constitutional …

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May 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: America’s Confrontations With Illiberalism: From Past to Present

A conversation exploring America’s historical encounters with illiberalism and its relevance to contemporary challenges   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall America’s Confrontations With Illiberalism: From Past to Present M…

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May 18, 2024 at 12:01 PM

The Battle Over Free Speech on Campus

A deep dive into the constitutional principles surrounding speech and protest rights on college campuses   What’s New This Week The Battle Over Free Speech on Campus Run time: 1 hour, 4 minutes First Amendment scholars Keith…

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May 14, 2024 at 8:03 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: Constitutional Challenges in the Age of AI

Hear from experts on the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and constitutional principles   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Constitutional Challenges in the Age of AI Wednesday, May 15 | Noon ET Tech …

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May 14, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Explore Three Stories of We the People

Plus, resource of the month Explore the Constitution 101 Student Course This Summer The Constitution 101 course with Khan Academy is launching in a few weeks—be the first to explore the course and see how to implement it in your classroom in the fall. A complement…

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May 11, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Democracy Checkup: Preparing for the 2024 Election

A health check on the state of American democracy   What’s New This Week Democracy Checkup: Preparing for the 2024 Election Run time: 1 hour Richard Hasen, Sarah Isgur, and Lawrence Lessig, join Jeffrey Rosen for a health…

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May 9, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: Living Constitutionally: Insights From A.J. Jacobs and Jeffrey Rosen

A.J. Jacobs and Jeffrey Rosen explore what it means to live constitutionally today   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Living Constitutionally: Insights From A.J. Jacobs and Jeffrey Rosen Friday, May 10 | Noon ET Join A.J…

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May 8, 2024 at 2:04 PM

Free Admission on Memorial Day Weekend; Town Halls on Living Constitutionally and Challenges to AI; and more!

May at the National Constitution Center   On April 24, to kick off the National Archives’ multiyear celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan hosted a conversation with National Constitution Center President and CE…

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May 7, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Thank You, Teachers!

Plus, three virtual field trips your students will love Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Week The National Constitution Center wishes all educators a fantastic Teacher Appreciation Week! We’re so grateful for all you do to inspire…

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May 6, 2024 at 2:08 PM

Join Us for Programs on Living Constitutionally, Challenges With AI, and America’s Confrontations With Illiberalism

May at America's Town Hall   May at America’s Town Hall Living Constitutionally: Insights From A.J. Jacobs and Jeffrey Rosen Friday, May 10 | Noon ET Join A.J. Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Constitutionally: One Man’…

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May 4, 2024 at 12:01 PM

The Meta Supreme Court

Two members of the Meta Oversight Board on election integrity and free speech   What’s New This Week The Meta Supreme Court Run time: 1 hour, 3 minutes Members of Meta’s Oversight Board Michael McConnell and Kenji Yoshino…

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April 30, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Three Ways To Celebrate Asian American Heritage Month

Plus, a preview of this year's Supreme Court cases Did you know? The First Amendment wasn't always the first. Originally planned as the third, it took the spotlight when the first two didn't make the cut. Dive deeper into these stories and more in our Co…

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April 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: Ensuring Election Integrity: Insights From Meta’s Oversight Board

Members of Meta’s Oversight Board discuss the board’s recent work, including its efforts to ensure free and fair elections in advance of the 2024 presidential election   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall Ensuring Election …

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April 27, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Is President Trump Immune From Prosecution?

Previewing the Supreme Court oral arguments in the Trump v. United States case   What’s New This Week Is President Trump Immune From Prosecution? Run time: 52 minutes John Yoo and Smita Ghosh join Jeffrey Rosen to preview…

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April 23, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Study the Supreme Court With Us

Plus, a look at America's founding documents A Look at Founding Documents and Court Cases Live From the Museum: Rare Document Gallery Tuesday, April 23 | Noon ET Run time: 30 minutes Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our rare document gallery, w…

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April 20, 2024 at 12:01 PM

America’s Most Consequential Elections: From FDR to Reagan

Explore the pivotal elections of 1932 and 1980   What’s New This Week America’s Most Consequential Elections: From FDR to Reagan Run time: 1 hour Michael Gerhardt and Andrew Busch join Jeffrey Rosen to explore the pivotal…

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April 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Memorial Day, and More!

May at the National Constitution Center   On May 25, 1787, the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia started in earnest and the first votes were taken at what is now called Independence Hall. One of the museum’s most popular and iconic attractions…

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April 16, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Tonight at 7 p.m. ET: America’s Most Consequential Presidential Elections: Lincoln, FDR, and Reagan

Explore three of America’s pivotal elections that transformed the Constitution and shaped the nation   Tonight at America’s Town Hall America’s Most Consequential Presidential Elections: Lincoln, FDR, and Reagan Tuesday,…

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April 16, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Take Your Students on a Virtual Field Trip

Plus, a special program exploring National Parks Virtual Learning Experiences for Your Students Civic Stories: William Penn and the Religious Society of Friends Tuesday, April 16 | Noon ET Run time: 35 minutes Live ASL Interpretation Available …

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April 13, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment

Hear a special one-on-one conversation with the historian Allen Guelzo on his new book   What’s New This Week Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment Run time: 1 hour Jeffrey Rosen has a special one-on-one conversati…

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April 10, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Tomorrow at Noon ET: The Legacy of Emmett Till: From Tragedy to Activism

Scholars discuss the tragedy of Emmett Till’s murder, the shocking story of the trial that followed, and its impact on the Civil Rights Movement.   Tomorrow at America’s Town Hall The Legacy of Emmett Till: From Tragedy …

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April 9, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Bring Your Students to the Constitutional Convention

Plus, a special program exploring religious liberty in the Constitution Constitutional Convention Resources Live From the Museum: The Constitutional Convention Tuesday, April 9 | Noon ET Run time: 45 minutes Join a National Constitution Center…

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April 8, 2024 at 4:03 PM

New America's Town Hall Programs, Free Admission on Wawa Day, and More!

April at the National Constitution Center   Debate at America’s Town Hall   The Legacy of Emmett Till: From Tragedy to Activism Thursday, April 11 | Noon ET Janai Nelson, president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense …

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April 6, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of American Politics

Listen to experts discuss partisanship in early America   What’s New This Week Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of American Politics Run time: 1 hour On November 7, 2023, histori…

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April 5, 2024 at 9:31 AM

Spring Into the Constitution

April at the National Constitution Center April at the Museum Girl Scout Day Saturday, April 6 With the National Constitution Center, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts can enjoy an action-packed day full of programs …

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April 2, 2024 at 9:31 AM

Are Your Students Ready for the AP Tests?

A toolkit for students and teachers Our Favorite AP Test Prep Resources Live From the Museum: The Constitutional Convention Tuesday, April 9 | Noon ET Run time: 45 minutes Join a National Constitution Center museum educator for a tour of Signe…

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March 30, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Justice Stephen Breyer on Reading the Constitution

Justice Breyer unveils his book at the National Constitution Center   What’s New This Week Justice Stephen Breyer on Reading the Constitution Run time: 1 hour, 5 minutes U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer (ret.) un…

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March 27, 2024 at 1:07 PM

Tonight and Tomorrow: Lincoln's Lessons and Reading the Constitution Book Launch With Justice Stephen Breyer

Join us for two America's Town Hall programs this week   Tonight at America’s Town Hall Lincoln’s Lessons: Then and Now  Wednesday, March 27 | 7 p.m. ET   Acclaimed Lincoln historians Sidney Blumenthal, author of the th…

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March 26, 2024 at 7:04 PM

New America's Town Hall Programs Announced

Join us this spring for programs on Emmett Till, living constitutionally, the American dream, and more!   We hope that you join us on Thursday, March 28, 2024, for Reading the Constitution: A Book Talk With Justice Stephen Breyer at 6:30 p.m. There’s still time to registe…

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March 26, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Bring the Voices of the Abolition Movement to Your Classroom

Plus, a professional learning opportunity for educators on voting rights Voices of the Abolition Movement Civic Stories: Four Harriets of History Friday, Friday, March 29 | Noon ET Run time: 20 minutes Live ASL Interpretation Available Explor…

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March 23, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Can the Government Pressure Private Companies to Stifle Speech?

The Supreme Court examines the limits of jawboning   What’s New This Week Can the Government Pressure Private Companies to Stifle Speech? Run time: 52 minutes Alex Abdo and David Greene discuss two cases in which government …

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March 21, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Tonight at 7 p.m. ET: Democracy Checkup: Preparing for the 2024 Election

Experts provide a health check on the state of American democracy   Tonight at America’s Town Hall Democracy Checkup: Preparing for the 2024 Election  Thursday, March 21 | 7 p.m. ET  Richard Hasen, author of A Real Righ…

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March 19, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Women in Constitutional History

Plus: 19th Amendment professional learning opportunity for educators Women in Constitutional History Live from the Museum: Women of the Civil War and Reconstruction Friday, Tuesday, March 19 | Noon ET Run time: 45 minutes Explore the Center’s …

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March 16, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Democracy, Populism, and the Tyranny of the Minority

Explore the threats facing democracy in America and around the globe   What’s New This Week Democracy, Populism, and the Tyranny of the Minority Run time: 1 hour, 2 minutes Steven Levitsky, Kurt Weyland, and Frances Lee d…

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March 12, 2024 at 9:31 AM

Three Ways To Celebrate Civic Action

Plus: Civic Learning Week   For Women’s History Month, learn about Febb Burn, a determined mother whose letter to her son was a turning point in securing the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote in this sneak peek of our upcoming Constit…

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March 9, 2024 at 1:03 PM

The Supreme Court Says States Can’t Keep Trump Off the Ballot

Breaking down the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in Trump v. Anderson   What’s New This Week The Supreme Court Says States Can’t Keep Trump off the Ballot Run time: 55 minutes Mark Graber and Michael McConnell discuss t…

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March 8, 2024 at 4:38 PM

Justice Stephen Breyer's Book Launch, Women's History Month, and More

March at the National Constitution Center   On Presidents Day, Jeffrey Rosen launched his new book, The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America, at the National Constitution Center in conversa…

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March 7, 2024 at 10:30 AM

You're Invited: Book Talk with Justice Stephen G. Breyer

Join us for an evening of constitutional conversations Join Us for a Conversation with Justice Breyer Reading the Constitution: A Book Talk Justice Stephen Breyer Thursday, March 28 | 6:30 p.m. ET In person at the National Constitution Center or…

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