#OnThisDay in 1853, Mexico sells to the United States the territory that would become Arizona and New Mexico. Read #ConstitutionDaily to learn about the Gadsden Purchase: https://ow.ly/Guha50XH6uB#OnThisDay#ConstitutionDaily

Law professor Sanford Levinson explains his view on why the runaway convention fear relating to #ArticleV of the #USConstitution is a “red herring.” Watch #AmericasTownHall: https://ow.ly/WtES50XFSaF#ArticleV#USConstitution

#OnThisDay in 1767, Emer de Vattel dies. Swiss-born Vattel’s teachings about international law and sovereignty were carefully studied by American statesmen. Learn more: https://ow.ly/UiRX50XH6qO#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1856, one of the more controversial and complex presidents, Woodrow Wilson, is born. #ConstitutionDaily digs into fascinating aspects of his life, from experiencing the Civil War as a child to delivering the first live radio broadcast. https://ow.ly/OPRg50XH6oI#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1771, #SCOTUS Justice William Johnson Jr. is born. Today, dissenting opinions from the justices in high-profile cases get considerable attention, but Johnson is often overlooked as the Court’s first prominent dissenter. https://ow.ly/yJSb50XH6nq#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1917, President Woodrow Wilson issues an order for the federal government to nationalize the entire railroad system during World War I—one of the broadest acts of presidential power. https://ow.ly/awro50XH6lR#OnThisDay

On #WeThePeoplePodcast, Jeffrey Rosen explores the lasting importance of Justice Robert Jackson’s legacy with authors John Barrett, Gerard Magliocca and G. Edward White. Hear John Barrett explain why he is drawn to the life of Jackson. Full episode: https://ow.ly/Hxw350XOmVX

Do you know about the War of 1812? It ended #OnThisDay in 1814, but the delayed news couldn't stop nearly 1,000 British troops from being killed at the Battle of New Orleans https://ow.ly/vsc750XH6i2#OnThisDay

John Barrett of Robert H. Jackson Center expresses the significance and importance of the life and legacy of Justice Robert Jackson. Watch #AmericasTownHall: https://ow.ly/C97x50XGmCl#AmericasTownHall

Twenty-seven grievances against Great Britian are laid out in the Declaration of Independence. Rosemarie Zagarri, of George Mason University, unpacks this often overlooked, yet critical section of the document for the #InteractiveDeclaration: https://ow.ly/c4zJ50XH6gk#InteractiveDeclaration

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#OnThisDay in 1727, William Ellery, who would go on to sign the Declaration of Independence, is born in Newport. Ellery served through the adoption of the Articles of Confederation. Learn more with the #InteractiveDeclaration: https://ow.ly/a9ec50XH6av#OnThisDay#InteractiveDeclaration

Discover how experts agree and disagree about the U.S. Constitution’s history and meaning and explore perspectives on the constitutional debates that continue to shape American life. Explore the #InteractiveConstitution: https://ow.ly/7OKo50XNhTB#InteractiveConstitution

Born on this day in 1912, Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Johnson would go on to revolutionize the role of first lady, serving from 1963 to 1969.

Sam Tanenhaus explains the fascinating way in which William F. Buckley Sr. foresaw a major shift in the Republican Party in the 1950s and 1960s. Watch #AmericasTownHall for the full discussion: https://ow.ly/VtQq50XIspK#AmericasTownHall

#OnThisDay in 1803, the American flag flies over New Orleans for the first time, signaling the completion of the Louisiana Purchase and doubling the country’s size. https://ow.ly/2IgY50XH60y#OnThisDay

Professor of Law Michael Rappaport reflects on why he believes the convention method to amend the #USConstituion has never been used. Watch the full #AmericasTownHall: https://ow.ly/icu050XFRUH#USConstituion

On #WeThePeoplePodcast, Jeffrey Rosen speaks with Edward Larson his newest book, ‘Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Still Matters.’ Hear Larson explain the origins of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” below. Full episode: https://ow.ly/wFQ050XLP3P

This week, Virginia replaced their statue at the U.S. Capitol, swapping a Confederate general for activist Barbara Rose Johns. Here's her story. 🧵(1/4)

#OnThisDay in 1944, #SCOTUS issues one of its most controversial decisions: that internment camps during World War II were constitutional. #ConstitutionDaily explores the history of Korematsu v. United States: https://ow.ly/JjMx50XAjbV#OnThisDay

Jed Shugerman of the Boston University School of Law shares his opinion on #TrumpVSlaughter and how importance of the case has roots in English history. Listen to #WeThePeoplePodcast: https://ow.ly/fYLG50XIt9H#TrumpVSlaughter#WeThePeoplePodcast

2025 was a significant year for #SCOTUS, with notable decisions related to the #FirstAmendment, nationwide injunctions, and the #14thAmendment. #ConstitutionDaily takes a look back at the Court’s past twelve months: ow.ly/Fv7W50XLbwl

On #AmericasTownHall, author G. Edward White discusses Justice Robert Jackson’s vivid and lively explanations of familiar concepts. Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/pKKy50XGmxZ#AmericasTownHall

#OnThisDay in 1734, William Floyd is born. He was elected to serve in both the First and Second Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence. Learn more through the #InteractiveDeclaration: https://ow.ly/i9qg50XAj6M#OnThisDay#InteractiveDeclaration

#OnThisDay in 1773, the Boston Tea Party occurs as a group of colonists destroy a large British tea shipment in Boston harbor as an act of protest. Read #ConstitutionDaily to learn more about the act of defiance that helped ignite the Revolutionary War: https://ow.ly/YoQ850XAj5P#OnThisDay#ConstitutionDaily

On #WeThePeoplePodcast, Thomas Berry of The Cato Institute explores the history of the first presidential cabinet in 1789 to provide context for discussing #TrumpVSlaughter. Listen now: https://ow.ly/uo5q50XIt3O#WeThePeoplePodcast#TrumpVSlaughter

There's still time to shop for the constitutional scholar or history buff in your life! Give the gift of knowledge—find books and other gifts they'll love, in-store and online. https://ow.ly/uaHi50XK08M

When James Madison spoke to the First Congress, he proposed a series of nearly 20 amendments as a bill of rights. So, what did Congress delete from the final list eventually ratified by the states? Find out on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/ImNO50XAj0h#ConstitutionDaily

Today we celebrate the anniversary of the first 10 amendments, known as the #BillofRights. Read more about them on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/LfeI50XAiWH#BillofRights

Looking for a reason to go out in the cold? ⛄ Celebrate the season and the Bill of Rights! We’re hosting a FREE trivia night with FREE food on Dec. 27 from 4:15–6:30 p.m. Reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/Xq8850XsVZF

On #AmericasTownHall, Kathleen DuVal explains how a new generation of Native Americans came to realize that U.S. citizenship and the rights promised with it were key to protecting their nations in the future. Watch the full conversation: https://ow.ly/fsKZ50XGZAR#AmericasTownHall

#OnThisDay in 1799, George Washington dies at 67 years old. He fell ill only 21 hours prior to his death, and to this day medical practitioners are still trying to ascertain what killed him so quickly. Learn more about possible theories: https://ow.ly/gMqM50XAiUo#OnThisDay

Author Kathleen DuVal discusses the effects European arrival in America had on Native populations. Watch #AmericasTownHall: https://ow.ly/26Lx50XGYNR

#OnThisDay in 1920, the #SeditionAct of 1918 is repealed. Explore an excerpt: https://ow.ly/G6nr50XAiQ0#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 2000, #SCOTUS ends a Florida vote recount in the presidential election contest between George Bush and Al Gore. Learn more about the recount on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/rbAt50XAiOb#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1725, George Mason is born in Fairfax County, Virginia. Mason is credited with writing most of the state’s declaration of independence, the Virginia Declaration of Rights, in 1776. https://ow.ly/lboB50XAiMO#OnThisDay

Sanford Levison discusses the need for conversation surrounding constitutional amendments and change today. Listen to #WeThePeoplePodcast: https://ow.ly/yBN950XFRQW#WeThePeoplePodcast

#OnThisDay in 1920, President Woodrow Wilson is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in ending World War I and the creation of the League of Nations. Watch #AmericasTownHall to learn more about Wilson’s life and legacy: https://ow.ly/z5P650XAiJ6#OnThisDay#AmericasTownHall

Explore how for all their differences, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson became figures in an important chapter in the “American story.” Jane Kamensky, president at Monticello, writes for the #InteractiveDeclaration: https://ow.ly/8CGh50XAiF7#InteractiveDeclaration

#OnThisDay in 1941, Congress declares war on Japan, marking the last time it exercised the Declare War Clause. Read what the U.S. Constitution says about Congress’ war powers and interpretations of the clause: https://ow.ly/hePn50XAiAh#OnThisDay

President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen talks with Zain Asher on CNN International PR to discuss the #SCOTUS hearing of #TrumpVSlaughter and the implications it may have on executive power. Watch: https://ow.ly/ejus50XFRxm

Edward Larson describes the piecework done by Thomas Jefferson in the writing of the Declaration of Independence as “magnificent.” Watch #AmericasTownHall: https://ow.ly/SP1T50XxvbQ#AmericasTownHall

President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen appears on CNN to discuss the #SCOTUS hearing of #TrumpVSlaughter and the implications it could have on the limits of executive power. Watch: https://ow.ly/CikW50XFGYs

Today, #SCOTUS will hear arguments in #TrumpVSlaughter, a dispute over the ability of the president to fire Federal Trade Commission members that could have wide-ranging implications. Read #ConstitutionDaily for more: https://ow.ly/upiM50XFEhy

#OnThisDay in 1885, judicial philosopher and civil rights advocate Zechariah Chafee Jr. is born. Read his thoughts on free speech in the #FoundersLibrary: https://ow.ly/R1XH50XAizm#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1865, the United States officially ends the practice of slavery after the 13th Amendment is ratified. Read #ConstitutionDaily to learn more about the 13th Amendment: https://ow.ly/4Icw50XAixX#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1933, three states vote to repeal Prohibition, putting the ratification of the 21st Amendment into place. 🥂 #ConstitutionDaily explores whether prohibition truly ended that day: https://ow.ly/5ssH50XAijB#OnThisDay

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#OnThisDay in 1839, the Whig Party holds its first national convention, an important milestone in its rise to political prominence.  Learn more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/eVVG50XAij9#OnThisDay

Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Eric Foner joins Jeffrey Rosen to discuss James Madison’s writings and the founders’ fear of excessive presidential power. Listen to #WeThePeoplePodcast: https://ow.ly/Xvf150XuSwH#WeThePeoplePodcast