Josiah Bartlett represented New Hampshire at the Second Continental Congress, and he cast the first “aye” vote to approve separation from Britain. Learn more about this signer of the Declaration: https://constitutioncenter.org/signers/josiah-bartlett #OurStoryContinues

Cultivate civic hope, optimism, and resilience with your family. Explore how small relational experiences help children build the psychological and civic muscles necessary for life in a constitutional democracy. 🎧 Listen to #CivicParenting to learn more: https://ow.ly/2aU450Z1Ksf

On #NCCBookClub, Sai Prakash of UVA Law School explores Fries's Rebellion and the precedent it set for the presidential pardon. Learn more and watch the full program: https://ow.ly/FqxW50YV5Cz #NCCBookClub

#OnThisDay in 1896, #SCOTUS upholds the legality of racial segregation in America. The Court decided 7-1 that “separate but equal” public facilities could be provided to different racial groups. https://ow.ly/BRP550YWv3P#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1954, #SCOTUS issues its decisions in #BrownVBoard and starts the process of ending segregation in schools. Read more about the famous case on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/E0X350YVyMx#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1930, journalist Herbert Croly dies. Croly was a leader in the early 20th century progressive movement. Read his thoughts on the #Constitution in our #FoundersLibrary: https://ow.ly/CHBh50YVyGA#OnThisDay#Constitution

#OnThisDay in 1868, one man casts a vote in President Andrew Johnson’s Senate impeachment trial. Johnson was charged with violating the Tenure of Office Act after he removed a Secretary of War who had been left over from the Lincoln cabinet. https://ow.ly/JxCQ50YVyE1#OnThisDay

On #AmericasTownHall, Author Ellen DuBois of UCLA explains Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s dedication to personal liberty and freedom. Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/JCQj50Yyjls#AmericasTownHall

MuseumFest: Historic District Philly is almost here! Join us at the National Constitution Center to play 18th-century lawn games and see our new exhibit #GoverningTheNation. This event is free and open to the public from 1 to 5 p.m. Learn more and get your tickets: https://ow.ly/CgIT50YVMCB#GoverningTheNation

Recently, a part of the Supreme Court’s work has drawn growing public attention: its emergency, or “shadow,” docket. This week on #WeThePeoplePodcast, Jonathan Adler and Stephen Vladeck join host Julie Silverbrook to explore the #ShadowDocket. Listen now: https://ow.ly/ORLQ50YZA6R

Did you know #Philadelphia used to be the nation’s capital? The city became the ex-capital for several reasons—including a deal between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson and a compromise over slavery. Read more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/1hSZ50YVysP#Philadelphia

#OnThisDay in 1846, Congress declares war on Mexico at the request from President James K. Polk. Read about the conflict that set into motion the Civil War—and led to Texas and nine other states joining the Union—on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/STWA50YVyqE#OnThisDay

Why is the Supreme Court’s emergency docket drawing more attention in recent years? #ConstitutionDaily explores the rise in emergency actions at #SCOTUS: https://ow.ly/gHlN50YZ9Qc#ConstitutionDaily#SCOTUS #ShadowDocket #InterimDocket

Sai Prakash of UVA Law School explains the Pardon Clause and its origin on #NCCBookClub. Watch the full conversation on his new book “The Presidential Pardon: The Short Clause with a Long, Troubled History:” https://ow.ly/FUjE50YV5nF

📖 Explore America’s founding documents with @ConstitutionCtr’s new book “The Promise of America: Reflections on Our Enduring Ideals,” an inspirational collection of essays from leading scholars. Mark America’s 250th with this keepsake volume: constitutioncenter.org/promiseofame...

#OnThisDay in 1894, several thousand workers start a strike at the Pullman Company, which built and leased train cars, in Illinois. Over the next few months, dozens of workers died in strike-related violence, forcing the president and #SCOTUS to get involved. https://ow.ly/Qvno50YVymA#OnThisDay

“All parenting is Civic Parenting” Lindsey Cormack speaks on #CivicParentingPodcast about raising a future participant in civic society. 🎧 Listen to Episode 1 now and follow along as the series unfolds: https://ow.ly/exgB50YROMw

#OnThisDay in 1730, George Ross is born. He served for a dozen years as Pennsylvania’s Crown Prosecutor. However, Ross embraced the notion of independence and did not hesitate to sign the Declaration. #OurStoryContinues Explore his legacy: https://constitutioncenter.org/signers/george-ross#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1754, Benjamin Franklin publishes one of the most famous cartoons in history: the “Join or Die” woodcut. Today, it’s considered an early masterpiece of political messaging. Learn more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/y0sK50YUIJK#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1899, Friedrich A. von Hayek was born. His sense of libertarian individualism had a tremendous impact on late-20th century American thought and policy. Read more in the #FoundersLibrary: https://ow.ly/1e0550YUIHc#OnThisDay#FoundersLibrary

Sarah Isgur explains why she believes the judicial branch would be the only remaining branch still recognizable to the founders. Watch her discuss her new book on #NCCBookClub: https://ow.ly/olN350YRkp7#NCCBookClub

This week on #WeThePeoplePodcast, election law scholars Edward Foley and Michael Morley join Julie Silverbrook to discuss the Supreme Court‘s Louisiana v. Callais decision and the future of the Voting Rights Act. Listen now: https://ow.ly/i5xm50YWb6E

How can civics help raise compassionate kids? Sarah Vacchiano shares how civics can help inspire kids to be compassionate and caring for those around them on #CivicParentingPodcast. 🎧 Listen to Episode 1 now and follow along for all 10 episodes as the series unfolds: https://ow.ly/seo750YROeg

#OnThisDay in 1992, the 27th Amendment is ratified. James Madison first proposed the amendment back in 1789, but it was college sophomore Gregory Watson who helped it become the law of the land. https://ow.ly/izaf50YUICq#OnThisDay

Born #OnThisDay in 1740, John Penn was a lawyer from North Carolina who signed the Declaration. #OurStoryContinues Learn more about Penn, who immediately made his commitment to independence clear at the Second Continental Congress: https://constitutioncenter.org/signers/john-penn#OnThisDay

Sarah Isgur shares her view on the notion that #SCOTUS Justices act solely from political motivation. Watch the full #NCCBookClub program: https://ow.ly/SGet50YRk8A#SCOTUS#NCCBookClub

Congrats to Jill Lepore! Her book "We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution," was just awarded the 2026 #PulitzerPrize for history. Check out this clip from a past #NCCed program, in which Lepore discusses the significance of Article V.

Lindsey Cormack reflects on empowering kids with Civic Understanding on #CivcParentingPodcast. 🎧 Listen to Episode 1 now and follow along as the series unfolds: https://ow.ly/3AFi50YRNTZ#CivcParentingPodcast

How does parenting impact our nation's future? Julie Silverbrook believes self-government endures only when each generation is prepared to understand, value, and uphold its principles. Read more at The Fulcrum: https://ow.ly/hAMP50YV3sX

On #CivicParentingPodcast, Julie Silverbrook explores the heavy burden civics teachers carry in shaping future citizens. 🎧 Listen to Episode 1 now and follow along for all 10 episodes as the series unfolds: https://ow.ly/olgT50YRMrq

Join historian Michael Auslin to discuss his book, “National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America,” a sweeping and vivid history of the #DeclarationOfIndependence. Register to attend #NCCBookClub online on May 6 at Noon ET: https://ow.ly/lBLq50YOANw#DeclarationOfIndependence#NCCBookClub

#OnThisDay in 1972, the creator of the FBI, J. Edgar Hoover, dies of heart disease at a Washington hospital, ending his 48-year career at the agency. Read about the FBI director who served 8 presidents on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/syws50YTam1#OnThisDay

Ellen DuBois talks about the fascinating relationship based on mutual respect between Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Frederick Douglass. Watch #AmericasTownHall for the full discussion: https://ow.ly/Rk9O50Yykj0#AmericasTownHall

Happy #LawDay! Today we honor liberty, justice, and equality under the law. Read #ConstitutionDaily to learn about 10 famous lawyers: https://ow.ly/4i9P50YT9EG#LawDay

#OnThisDay in 1789, President George Washington delivers the nation’s first presidential inaugural address. Read it in the #FoundersLibrary: https://ow.ly/wSVu50YJ2ik#OnThisDay#FoundersLibrary

On #AmericasTownHall, Rosemarie Zagarri George Mason University discusses the role of women as political actors during the Revolutionary Era. Watch the full conversation: https://ow.ly/BpqQ50YyjyX

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court narrowed the ability of states to use race as a determining factor in creating election districts, in a decision with potentially wide-ranging implications. Read #ConstitutionDaily to learn more: https://ow.ly/Mpcw50YSsHB

This week on #WeThePeoplePodcast, Sarah Isgur joins Julie Silverbrook for a conversation on her new book, “Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today's Supreme Court.” Listen now: https://ow.ly/bCRU50YStoT#WeThePeoplePodcast

On #NCCBookClub, Sarah Isgur discusses the “misplaced blame” put on the Supreme Court and its relationship with Congress in checking power. Watch the full conversation on her new book: https://ow.ly/RVtX50YRjX5#NCCBookClub

Introducing #CivicParentingPodcast, a new 10-part series! Julie Silverbrook, Lindsey Cormack, and Sarah Vacchiano introduce civic parenting as a tradition rooted in the nation’s founding and share personal stories of where civic education really begins. 🎧 Episode 1: https://ow.ly/e33k50YRJER#CivicParentingPodcast

#OnThisDay in 1745, Oliver Ellsworth is born. Despite his considerable contributions in America’s founding period, little has been written about him. Read #ConstitutionDaily to learn more about this underrated Founding Father: https://ow.ly/ipxF50YJ2bh#OnThisDay

Last night, Sarah Isgur of SCOTUSblog joined Julie Silverbrook at the NCC for an engaging conversation about #SCOTUS and her new book, “Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today's Supreme Court." Watch now: https://ow.ly/C2ve50YRjhO

#OnThisDay in 1758, James Monroe is born. Here are 10 interesting facts about President Monroe: https://ow.ly/gwTW50YJ22W#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1882, Ulysses S. Grant, the future general and president, is born. See his cigar and pipe lighter on display in #CivilWarAndReconstruction. Credit: Civil War Museum of Philadelphia on loan from Gettysburg Foundation

Ellen DuBois shares important context surrounding the language of the 14th and 15th Amendments and the desire of suffragists to have voting rights protected by the federal government. Watch the full #AmericasTownHall: https://youtu.be/JTqL1Th2cuE#AmericasTownHall

#OnThisDay in 1822, Ulysses Grant, America’s 18th president, is born. Take a closer look at a military leader who later became president in one of the nation’s most tumultuous decades on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/TiRX50YJ1Zt#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1906, #SCOTUS Justice William Brennan is born. During his more than three decades on the Court, Brennan wrote the second-most opinions in its history. Explore Justice Brennan’s legacy by reading #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/RazF50YJ1SI#OnThisDay

Join constitutional scholar Saikrishna Prakash to discuss his new book, “The Presidential Pardon: The Short Clause with a Long, Troubled History.” Register to attend #NCCBookClub online on April 30 at Noon ET: https://ow.ly/XYW550YLggg#NCCBookClub

Historian Rosemarie Zagarri George Mason University explores how unique and novel the idea of women participating in political action was during the Revolutionary Era. Watch #AmericasTownHall: https://ow.ly/5FbN50YyjQX

Join historian Michael Auslin to discuss his book, “National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America,” a sweeping and vivid history of the #DeclarationOfIndependence. Register to attend #NCCBookClub online on May 6 at Noon ET: https://ow.ly/lBLq50YOANw#DeclarationOfIndependence#NCCBookClub