#OnThisDay in 1968, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. is killed by an assassin in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was supporting a sanitation workers’ strike. https://ow.ly/UZSH50YAG2r#OnThisDay

On #AmericasTownHall, Mary Beth Norton of Cornell University talks about the "social history" side of the American Revolution and how it affected everyday families, men, women, and children. Watch the full conversation: https://ow.ly/NurQ50Yylam

#OnThisDay in 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made his last public speech, “I've Been to the Mountaintop” in Memphis, Tennessee. Read #ConstitutionDaily to learn more about his inspiring speech: https://ow.ly/RBIg50YAFWs#OnThisDay#ConstitutionDaily

On this week’s episode of #WeThePeoplePodcast, Mary Sarah Bilder, Robert P. George, and Jonathan Rauch join Julie Silverbrook to explore James Madison’s vision for the constitution. Listen now: https://ow.ly/lVFf50YCkyT#WeThePeoplePodcast

Are you an educator covering the topic of birthright citizenship in your classroom? Check our this #NCCed resource covering the case currently at #SCOTUS: https://ow.ly/qbQL50YCuzU

What are the key questions the #SCOTUS justices are asking about the definition of birthright citizenship in the Constitution? #ConstitutionDaily unpacks the arguments in #TrumpVBarbara: https://ow.ly/ZIIk50YCuuI

#OnThisDay in 1917, Jeannette Rankin becomes the first woman in Congress. Within days, she became the target of national scorn after she voted against America’s entry into World War I. https://ow.ly/OSzV50YAFLh#OnThisDay

Author Ellen DuBoise of UCLA speaks on #AmericasTownHall about Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony’s suspicions surrounding the end of Reconstruction as they helped fight for Black male suffrage. Watch now: https://ow.ly/K0xW50YyiMK#AmericasTownHall

On #NCCBookCLub, Semiquincentennial Scholar Jon Meacham explains the remarkable nature of the 1864 presidential election occurring during the Civil War. Watch the full discussion of Meacham’s newest book: https://ow.ly/AXty50YwQoO#NCCBookCLub

On #TransDayOfVisibility, explore a conversation from our #WeThePeoplePodcast archive. Joshua Matz and Matthew J. Franck discuss #SCOTUS rulings on LGBTQ employees’ rights and the constitutional questions at stake. Listen: https://ow.ly/UbKp50YwtSl#TransDayOfVisibility#WeThePeoplePodcast#SCOTUS

Mary Beth Norton of Cornell University speaks with Julie Silverbrook on #AmericasTownHall about the concept of “Republican Motherhood” and the societal views of women’s roles in raising the next generation of citizens. #WomensHistoryMonth Watch: https://ow.ly/4Clx50Yylfy

Read an essay on Andrew Jackson, written by @ConstitutionCtr Semiquincentennial Scholar Jon Meacham for @InPursuitUSA, a national civics project from More Perfect exploring key lessons from U.S. presidents and first ladies. Inpursuit.substack.com

Nearly 15 months after President Donald Trump issued an executive order attempting to redefine birthright citizenship, #SCOTUS will consider the constitutionality of the administration’s action. #ConstitutionDaily previews #TrumpVBarbara: https://ow.ly/t2Ay50YAF15

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg offers words of encouragement from Justice Sandra Day O’Connor to all women. #WomensHistoryMonth Watch the full conversation here: https://ow.ly/uAtZ50YwtLq#WomensHistoryMonth

Rosemarie Zagarri of George Mason University explains the power of the boycott during the Revolutionary Era and the role women played in supporting Independence. #WomensHistoryMonth Watch #AmericasTownHall: https://ow.ly/Ij6p50Yyjsa

#OnThisDay in 1875, #SCOTUS rejects Virginia Minor’s claim that she had the right to vote under the 14th Amendment. #WomensHistoryMonth Learn more about Minor v. Happersett on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/8qSF50YwtHO#OnThisDay

Semiquincentennial Scholar Jon Meacham reflects on the importance of debating and disagreeing graciously as keys to America’s success. Watch #NCCBookClub: https://ow.ly/PTy050YwQlP#NCCBookClub

#OnThisDay in 1834, the U.S. Senate censures President Andrew Jackson in the first censure motion against a sitting president—one that had questionable roots but important political consequences. https://ow.ly/7x2b50YwtEP#OnThisDay

Earlier this week, #SCOTUS heard arguments in a case concerning the fate of late mail-in ballots. Read #ConstitutionDaily for more: https://ow.ly/fNRf50YzL4B

This week on #WeThePeoplePodcast, Ellen DuBois joins for #WomensHistoryMonth to discuss the life, ideas, and legacy of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the decades-long struggle for women’s suffrage. Hear DuBois explain Stanton’s dedication to personal liberty. Listen: https://ow.ly/JNEL50YzaCA#WeThePeoplePodcast

Ellen DuBois of UCLA reflects on the charming and intellectual nature of Elizabeth Cady Stanton with NCC lead scholar Tom Donnelly. #WomensHistoryMonth Watch the full #AmericasTownHall: https://ow.ly/aA7j50Yyjcu#WomensHistoryMonth

#OnThisDay in 1962, #SCOTUS decides Baker v. Carr, finding that it had the power to review the redistricting of state legislative districts under the 14th Amendment. Learn more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/WcyI50Ywtok#OnThisDay

Today marks an interesting anniversary—the first known appearance of a huge loaf of bread at the White House, as a tribute to an equally giant, politically charged cheese wheel that symbolized the #FirstAmendment. 🍞🧀 Find out why on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/QuhW50Ywtv3#FirstAmendment

Jon Meacham, NCC Semiquincentennial Scholar, explains Abraham Lincoln’s desire to end slavery “inside” of constitutional channels with a lasting amendment. Watch the full #NCCBookClub program: https://ow.ly/lWEu50YwQiV#NCCBookClub

Author Mary Beth Norton joins Julie Silverbrook to discuss the incredible story surrounding Phillis Wheatly, an enslaved woman, who was recognized as a genius. #WomensHistoryMonth Watch #AmericasTownHall to hear more about Wheatly and other remarkable women: https://ow.ly/BLhR50Yye8Z#WomensHistoryMonth

Last night we honored #WomensHistoryMonth and the nation's 250th anniversary with an #AmericasTownHall program exploring how women's stories can deepened our understanding of America's founding. Missed the program? Watch the recording: https://ow.ly/k8HU50YykAT

On #AmericasTownHall, Ellen DuBois of UCLA joined NCC lead scholar Tom Donnelly and described Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s trust in her own judgement throughout her life as she fought for women’s suffrage. #WomensHistoryMonth Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/6EU250Yye2U#AmericasTownHall

On #AmericasTownHall, Gary Berton explains how misconceptions regarding Thomas Paine originated from a biography written by a lord in Great Britain. Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/bJnL50Ywmi8#AmericasTownHall

Could British troops evict colonial-era Americans from their homes, eat their food, and use their facilities? Not exactly. Read #ConstitutionDaily to learn about the parliamentary act that allowed British soldiers to occupy certain structures: https://ow.ly/ZVWR50Ywtha#ConstitutionDaily

Jon Meacham discusses the past and inspiration behind his book, “American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union” on #NCCBookClub. Watch the full discussion: https://ow.ly/vSLa50YwQeN#NCCBookClub

#OnThisDay in 1775, Founding Father Patrick Henry delivers a famous speech that served to finalize support in Virginia to oppose British military intervention. While one quote has stood the test of time, what Henry said in the rest of the speech remains unknown. https://ow.ly/A46T50YstOK#OnThisDay

Visit our new exhibit, #AmericasFounding, to view a 1788 printing of Mercy Otis Warren’s “Observations on the New Constitution.” A poet, writer, and historian, she published this Anti-Federalist work opposing the proposed Constitution. Credit: Library Company of Philadelphia

Elizabeth Cobbs discusses the role Susan B. Anthony played in constitutional reform, well before the passage of the 19th Amendment. #WomensHistoryMonth Watch the full #AmericasTownHall: https://ow.ly/iLyu50YstG0#WomensHistoryMonth#AmericasTownHall

#OnThisDay in 1972, the Senate passes Equal Rights Amendment, which would constitutionalize gender equality. Learn more about its complicated history: https://ow.ly/BEVH50YstBC

Born #OnThisDay in 1713, Francis Lewis would go on to sign the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. #OurStoryContinues Explore his life and legacy: https://constitutioncenter.org/signers/francis-lewis#OnThisDay#OurStoryContinues

In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, check out our online interactive to explore state-level campaigns for women’s voting rights: https://ow.ly/awwr50Ystyq#WomensHistoryMonth

What does the Constitution say about regulating elections? As the SAVE America Act comes to the Senate, #ConstitutionDaily explores this question: https://ow.ly/X7LA50YwXcA

On #NCCBookTalk, Jon Meacham explores how Frederick Douglass became the “hero” of his newest book and how his life provided a patriotic example of believing in the #USConstitution. Watch the full discussion: https://ow.ly/aNOZ50YwQ69#NCCBookTalk

#OnThisDay in 1852, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” an anti-slavery book written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, is published. Check out this first edition in our exhibit, #CivilWarAndReconstruction. From the National Constitution Center Collection

This week on #WeThePeoplePodcast, Mary Sarah Bilder and Sara Georgini join Julie Silverbrook to discuss the lives of two remarkable women, Catharine Macaulay and Mercy Otis Warren, whose ideas helped shape Revolutionary thought. Listen now: https://ow.ly/XQJf50Ywm7u

TONIGHT: Join the @ConstitutionCtr’s Semiquincentennial Scholar Jon Meacham for a discussion on his new book, covering pivotal speeches, letters, and essays from across American history. Register to attend on Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. ET: ow.ly/grg350Yp79F

Thomas McKean, who served in the Continental Congress as a representative from Delaware while also serving as chief justice of Pennsylvania, is born #OnThisDay in 1734. Learn more about McKean’s constitutional legacy on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/K9Xh50Ysto1#OnThisDay#ConstitutionDaily

On #AmericasTownHall, Gary Berton explains how misconceptions regarding Thomas Paine originated from a biography written by a lord in Great Britain. Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/5u2Z50YbXiy#AmericasTownHall

Author Tomiko Brown-Nagin explains how Constance Baker Motley helped Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. #WomensHistoryMonth Watch the full #AmericasTownHall: https://ow.ly/imyM50YstwW#WomensHistoryMonth#AmericasTownHall

Happy #StPatricksDay! Did you know that four of America’s Founding Fathers were born in Ireland? ☘️ Check out #ConstitutionDaily to learn about William Paterson, James McHenry, Pierce Butler, and Thomas Fitzsimons. https://ow.ly/Bbv850YpQQp#StPatricksDay

#OnThisDay in 1751, James Madison, known by many as the father of the Constitution, is born in Virginia. Madison was a driving force behind the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and presented the first draft of the Bill of Rights to Congress. https://ow.ly/J8Jb50YpQIh#OnThisDay

Andrew Jackson is born #OnThisDay in 1767. He was taken as a prisoner by the British during the Revolutionary War, served in Congress, held more than 150 slaves, and adopted two Native Americans as children. https://ow.ly/LPFi50YpQFN#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1738, Cesare Bonesana di Beccaria is born. His book, “On Crimes and Punishments,” impacted American law makers in the post-revolutionary era. Read an excerpt in the #FoundersLibrary: https://ow.ly/IBsC50YpQGO#OnThisDay#FoundersLibrary

Author Elizabeth Cobbs explains the story of Abigail Adams’s “Remember the Ladies” letter to John Adams in 1776. Watch this #AmericasTownHall for #WomensHistoryMonth: https://ow.ly/y0yT50YpQuG#AmericasTownHall#WomensHistoryMonth

#OnThisDay in 1794, young inventor Eli Whitney’s U.S. patent for the cotton gin is approved. The impact this machine had on the retention of slavery in the South is still debated—but it did have a great impact on conditions that led to the Civil War. https://ow.ly/e0kj50YpQrV#OnThisDay