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#OnThisDay in 1832, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence, dies. Explore the story of his life with the #InteractiveDeclaration:
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Charles Carroll of Carrollton | Constitution Center
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Did you know Benjamin Franklin popularized the phrase ânothing is certain except death and taxes?â⯠Learn more about the proverb that he wrote #OnThisDay in 1789:âŻ
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Benjamin Franklinâs last great quote and the Constitution | Constitution Center
It was on this day in 1789 that Founding Father Benjamin Franklin wrote what was probably his last great quote, a saying about the Constitution and life that became true about five months later.
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#OnThisDay in 1856, Louis Brandeis, a #SCOTUS justice from 1916-1939, is born. From the right to privacy to a focus on pro-bono work, he shaped the development of both law and the legal profession. Learn about his legacy:âŻ
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A birthday salute to Louis Brandeis | Constitution Center
Today we celebrate the birthday of Justice Louis Brandeis, who made a lasting impact on American constitutional law both before and while he was a justice on the Supreme Court from 1916 to 1939.
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#OnThisDay in 1815, American suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton is born. Learn about her mixed legacy that continues to impact American feminism:
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Why does the year 1776 still hold significance today? Edward Larson traces the idea of American independence for #AmericasTownHall. Register to attend on Nov. 24 at noon ET:
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It has been an American tradition to honor our military on November 11. But there was a time when Congress tried to move the holiday, only to face several years of strong public resistance.
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How Americans fought to restore Veterans Day to November 11 | Constitution Center
Millions of Americans will take time out to honor our military on the traditional time of 11:11 a.m. on November 11. But there was a time when Congress tried to move the holiday, only to face several years of strong public resistance.
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Why was the Declaration of Independenceâs assertion that governments derive their just powers from âthe consent of the governedâ one of the most important issues in the revolutionary era? Gordon S. Wood discusses for the #InteractiveDeclaration:
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#OnThisDay 70 years ago, #SCOTUS upholds a prior, controversial decision that allowed Major League Baseball to operate outside of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
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On this day, Supreme Court upholds baseballâs antitrust exemption | Constitution Center
On November 9, 1953, the United States Supreme Court upheld a prior, controversial decision that allowed major league baseball to operate outside of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
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#OnThisDay in 1989, the Berlin Wall falls. Read President Ronald Reaganâs 1987 speech calling on the leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, to tear down the Wall.
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Remarks on East-West Relations at the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin (1987) | Constitution Center
National Constitution Center Historic Documents Library record for Remarks on East-West Relations at the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin (1987)
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Yuval Levin of the American Enterprise Institute argues that the defense of liberty requires multiple answers to a fundamental political question: who rules? Read more in the #InteractiveDeclaration:
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#OnThisDay in 1860, voters in the United States participate in an election that resulted with Abraham Lincoln as president, but Lincolnâs victory didnât happen on that day. Read about this contested election:
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On This Day, Abraham Lincoln is elected President | Constitution Center
On November 6, 1860, voters in the United States went to the polls in an election that ended with Abraham Lincoln as President, in an act that that led to the Civil War. But Lincolnâs actual victory didnât happen on that day, and his victory wasnât assured for months.
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#OnThisDay in 1917, New York becomes the first state in the East to allow women to vote in all elections. Explore an interactive map to discover how womenâs suffrage at the state level paved the way for the 19th Amendment:
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The Awakening
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The fate of President Trump's tariffs rests now with the Supreme Court. For #ConstitutionDaily, Marcia Coyle recaps oral arguments in two key tariff cases, Trump v. V.O.S. Selections and Learning Resources v. Trump. Read now:
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The fate of Trump tariffs rests now with the Supreme Court | Constitution Center
Court watchers and scholars often caution against predicting the outcome of a Supreme Court case based on the oral arguments, but odds are the Trump administrationâs top lawyer defending the presidentâs tariffs Wednesday before the justices did not go home very optimistic about his chances.
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#OnThisDay in 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt wins a third term in officeâan unprecedented act that would be barred by a constitutional amendment a decade later.
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FDRâs third-term election and the 22nd amendment | Constitution Center
On November 5, 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt won a third term in office in an unprecedented act that would be barred by a constitutional amendment a decade later.
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"AâŻMoreâŻPerfectâŻUnion: Inspiring Civic & Civil Conversations Across America," a
@pbs.org
special taped
@constitutionctr.bsky.social
featuring Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, Yuval Levin, Jeffrey Rosen and Melody Barnes, will premiere to the public November 24âŻat 9â10 p.m. ET (check local listings).
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#OnThisDay in 1816, #SCOTUS Justice Stephen J. Field is born. Read his 1890 address to the Centenary of the Supreme Court:
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Address of Mr. Justice Field, The Centenary of the Supreme Court (1890) | Constitution Center
National Constitution Center Historic Documents Library record for Address of Mr. Justice Field, The Centenary of the Supreme Court (1890)
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#OnThisDay in 1796, John Adams defeats Thomas Jefferson in a presidential election known for its insults and rancor. Read about the race that changed American politics forever:
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On This Day: The first bitter, contested presidential election takes place | Constitution Center
In a campaign that rivals any current presidential election for insults and rancor, John Adams defeated Thomas Jefferson on this day in the 1796 election in a race that changed American politics forever.
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Today is #ElectionDay! đłď¸ Voters across the country head to the polls today to exercise their #RightToVote. Learn more about voting rights:
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Classroom Resources about Voting Rights | Constitution Center
The right of a citizen to vote is not directly protected in the Constitution, and throughout our history that right has often been granted to some, but denied to others. However, through various amendments to the Constitution, the right to vote has become more and more inclusive.
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In honor of Veterans Day, the National Constitution Center recognizes the dedication and sacrifices of the brave people who have answered the Constitutionâs call to âprovide for the common defence .â View a full schedule of programming for #VeteransDay:
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Explore the Declaration of Independenceâs impact in world history with
David Armitage
in the new Interactive Declaration of Independence.
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President Trumpâs talk about a possible third term has made headlinesâbut this topic is nothing new. Americaâs founders, including Hamilton and Jefferson, debated the topic of term limits, a discussion which has continued throughout American history.
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Essay | Americans Have Always Argued About Presidential Term Limits
Trumpâs talk about a possible third term highlights a debate that stretches from Jefferson and Hamilton to the presidential ambitions of both Roosevelts.
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This week on
#WeThePeoplePodcast
, tune in for a two-part show about Alexander Hamilton, including a segment from
#PursuitPodcast
and a conversation with
#LibertyMedal2025
recipient Ron Chernow. Listen now: https://ow.ly/5VWA50XkWWr
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President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen presents Pursuit of Happiness: Song Cycles, original songs inspired by his bookâs exploration of the classical writers on virtue that shaped the founders during a special recital at the American Philosophical Society. Watch the full program:
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Pursuit of Happiness: Song Cycles by Jeffrey Rosen - Town Hall Video | Constitution Center
Town Hall video for Pursuit of Happiness: Song Cycles by Jeffrey Rosen
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This
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explore two real-life body-snatching stories related to three U.S. presidents, and a ghoulish tale involving Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. ď¸đťâ ď¸ Read
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Three ghoulish tales of body snatchers, Presidents and the Founders | Constitution Center
In a special Halloween feature, Constitution Daily looks at two real-life body snatching stories related to three U.S. Presidents, and a ghoulish tale involving Alexander Hamilton and John Jay.
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President John Adams is born #OnThisDay in 1735. In 1776, he penned âThoughts on Government.â Read it now in the #FoundersLibrary:
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Early next year, the National Constitution Center and Arizona State University will launch an online course on the philosophical foundations of the American experiment, drawing on classical ideas of virtue, character, & happiness that continue to inform civic life today.
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National Constitution Center and Arizona State University Announce New Online Course on Civic Virtue
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#OnThisDay in 1886, 1 million New Yorkers gather for the dedication of the Statue of Liberty. Read more on #ConstitutionDaily:
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đ˘ Are you a passionate educator ready to lead, inspire, and strengthen civic learning in underserved communities? We invite you to apply to our Civic Education for Rural and Remote Communities Fellowshipâa unique opportunity to expand access to constitutional education.
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#OnThisDay in 1858, Theodore Roosevelt, one of most dynamic presidents in White House history, is born. Explore 10 little-known facts about Americaâs 26th president:
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#OnThisDay in 1870, Roscoe Pound is born. Pound was dean of the Harvard Law School, and a pioneering scholar of the new âsociological jurisprudence.â Explore his writing in the #FoundersLibrary:
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in 1774, the First Continental Congress ends its initial session in Philadelphia with a list of rights belonging to Colonists and threats of an economic boycott. However, within six months, armed conflict broke out on American soil.
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On this day: The First Continental Congress concludes
On October 26, 1774, the First Continental Congress ended its initial session in Philadelphia with a list of rights belonging to Colonists and threats of an economic boycott. Within six months, however, armed conflict broke out on American soil.
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Join us for a #LiveFromTheMuseum program with Aquinnah Cultural Center. Commemorate #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth by exploring tribal sovereignty, the constitutional roots of Indigenous relationships, & take a look at the belongings and creations of the Aquinnah Wampanoag!
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in 1861, a group of delegates in 39 Virginia counties decides to begin the process of forming their own state during the Civil War, beginning a constitutional debate that continues to this day.
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On this day, West Virginia starts controversial statehood process
On October 24, 1861, a group of delegates in 39 Virginia counties decided to start the process of forming their own state during the Civil War, beginning a constitutional debate that continues to this day.
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Hear @RosenJeffrey and @JeffreyGoldberg discuss the opposing constitutional visions of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Listen now on #WeThePeoplePodcast:
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in 1987, the U.S. Senate holds one of the most controversial votes on a
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nominee in its history, rejecting President Ronald Reaganâs nomination of Robert Bork.
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On This Day: Senate rejects Robert Bork for the Supreme Court
On October 23, 1987, the United States Senate held one of the most-controversial votes on a Supreme Court nominee in its history, when it rejected Robert Borkâs appointment.
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in 1850, the first national womenâs convention is held in Worcester, Massachusetts. See this printing of the conventionâs proceedings in our exhibit
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. Credit: Anonymous Collection
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The first president of the Continental Congress was George Washingtonâs close friend and Thomas Jeffersonâs cousin. Who was this oft-forgotten forefather, and why was he a crucial Revolutionary-era figure? Meet Peyton Randolph:
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Peyton Randolph: The forgotten revolutionary president
The first president of the Continental Congress was George Washingtonâs close friend and Thomas Jeffersonâs cousin. So who was this forgotten forefather and why was he a crucial revolutionary figure?
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This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, historian Kathleen DuVal explores a thousand years of Native history. Register to attend #AmericasTownHall on Nov. 4 at noon ET:
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in 1803, the Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase, promoted by President Thomas Jefferson, which doubles the size of the United States. Learn more about the treaty and Jeffersonâs involvement:
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The Louisiana Purchase: Jeffersonâs constitutional gamble
On October 20, 1803, the Senate ratified a treaty with France, promoted by President Thomas Jefferson, that doubled the size of the United States. But was Jefferson empowered to make that $15 million deal under the Constitution?
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in 1789, John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States. Jay was a leader among the Federalists, an early American political party known for supporting a strong national government. Learn more about Jay and the Federalists:
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in 1867, the United States takes possession of Alaska from Russia under the terms of a formal land transfer, negotiated by Secretary of State William Seward, becoming one of the most controversial deals in American history.
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Remembering William Sewardâs Alaska âfollyâ
In todayâs popular culture, William Seward is best known for his association with Abraham Lincoln. But his name is also forever linked to a decision back in 1867 that brought Alaska into the fold as a United States territory, at a bargain price.
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in 1704, John Locke dies. This philosopherâs work inspired Americaâs founding generation. Read some of his work now in the
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An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690)
National Constitution Center Historic Documents Library record for An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690)
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Can President Trump invoke the #InsurrectionAct over the objections of state governors? Listen to #WeThePeoplePodcast to explore the history and scope of the act:
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This week on #WeThePeoplePodcast, William Banks of Syracuse University College of Law and Laura Dickinson of the George Washington Law School discuss the history and meaning of the #InsurrectionAct with host Jeffrey Rosen. Listen now:
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in 1859, John Brownâs raid at Harpers Ferry begins. Come see an original pike purchased by Brown for the raid in our exhibit Civil War and Reconstruction. Credit: From the Collection of the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia on loan from Gettysburg Foundation
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On Oct. 23 at noon ET, Susan Stokes and @CassSunstein explore the current challenges facing liberalism and why liberalism remains essential to freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. Register for #AmericasTownHall:
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in 1851, the second annual National Womenâs Rights Convention is held in Worchester, MA. The event drew more than 1,000 attendees. Read activist and newspaper editor Clarina I. Nicholsâ speech to the convention:
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Speech to the Women's Rights Convention, Assembled in Worcester, MA (1851)
National Constitution Center Historic Documents Library record for Speech to the Women's Rights Convention, Assembled in Worcester, MA (1851)
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Yesterday on
@npr.org
âs 1A, Jeffrey Rosen discussed his contribution to
@theatlantic.com
âs call for writers to cover the countryâs founding era to find out what Americaâs political thinkers valued at its beginning. Listen now:
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The Atlantic celebrates America's 250th birthday
We sit down to discuss the founding of the country and where weâre going next.
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in 1890, five-star General President Dwight D. Eisenhower is born. In his 1961 farewell address, he coined the phrase âmilitary industrial complex.â Read an excerpt on corporate interests monopolizing national interests:
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The Military-Industrial Complex Speech (1961)
National Constitution Center Historic Documents Library record for The Military-Industrial Complex Speech (1961)
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Today is
#IndigenousPeoplesDay.
Explore the history of Native Americans and the
#USConstitution
with
#AmericasTownHall:
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Native Americans and the Constitution
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