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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.
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Learn about his legacy: https://ow.ly/9aFU50Xo4EQ
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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November 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
#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: https://ow.ly/9aFU50Xo4EQ
Learn about his legacy: https://ow.ly/9aFU50Xo4EQ
#OnThisDay in 1815, American suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton is born.
Learn about her mixed legacy that continues to impact American feminism: https://ow.ly/tbTB50XmIQa
Learn about her mixed legacy that continues to impact American feminism: https://ow.ly/tbTB50XmIQa
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1815, American suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton is born.
Learn about her mixed legacy that continues to impact American feminism: https://ow.ly/tbTB50XmIQa
Learn about her mixed legacy that continues to impact American feminism: https://ow.ly/tbTB50XmIQa
Why does the year 1776 still hold significance today? Edward Larson traces the idea of American independence for #AmericasTownHall.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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: https://ow.ly/y6l050Xn8jL
Sponsored by Citizen Travelers.
Register to attend on Nov. 24 at noon ET: https://ow.ly/y6l050Xn8jL
Sponsored by Citizen Travelers.
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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November 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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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Why was the Declaration of Independence’s assertion that governments derive their just powers from “the consent of the governed” one of the most important issues in the revolutionary era?
Gordon S. Wood discusses for the #InteractiveDeclaration: https://ow.ly/FN1e50XmIHu
Gordon S. Wood discusses for the #InteractiveDeclaration: https://ow.ly/FN1e50XmIHu
November 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Why was the Declaration of Independence’s assertion that governments derive their just powers from “the consent of the governed” one of the most important issues in the revolutionary era?
Gordon S. Wood discusses for the #InteractiveDeclaration: https://ow.ly/FN1e50XmIHu
Gordon S. Wood discusses for the #InteractiveDeclaration: https://ow.ly/FN1e50XmIHu
#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 baseball’s 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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November 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
#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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#OnThisDay in 1989, the Berlin Wall falls. Read President Ronald Reagan’s 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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November 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#OnThisDay in 1989, the Berlin Wall falls. Read President Ronald Reagan’s 1987 speech calling on the leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, to tear down the Wall.
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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: https://ow.ly/lpq550XmIrZ
Read more in the #InteractiveDeclaration: https://ow.ly/lpq550XmIrZ
November 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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: https://ow.ly/lpq550XmIrZ
Read more in the #InteractiveDeclaration: https://ow.ly/lpq550XmIrZ
#OnThisDay in 1860, voters in the United States participate in an election that resulted with Abraham Lincoln as president, but Lincoln’s victory didn’t happen on that day.
Read about this contested election: https://ow.ly/aRaC50XlNkY
Read about this contested election: https://ow.ly/aRaC50XlNkY
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 Lincoln’s actual victory didn’t happen on that day, and his victory wasn’t assured for months.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
#OnThisDay in 1860, voters in the United States participate in an election that resulted with Abraham Lincoln as president, but Lincoln’s victory didn’t happen on that day.
Read about this contested election: https://ow.ly/aRaC50XlNkY
Read about this contested election: https://ow.ly/aRaC50XlNkY
#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 women’s suffrage at the state level paved the way for the 19th Amendment: https://ow.ly/ArLW50XlNnt
The Awakening
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November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
#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 women’s suffrage at the state level paved the way for the 19th Amendment: https://ow.ly/ArLW50XlNnt
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.
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Read now: https://ow.ly/SEov50XnTC7
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 administration’s top lawyer defending the president’s tariffs Wednesday before the justices did not go home very optimistic about his chances.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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: https://ow.ly/SEov50XnTC7
Read now: https://ow.ly/SEov50XnTC7
#OnThisDay in 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt wins a third term in office—an unprecedented act that would be barred by a constitutional amendment a decade later.
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FDR’s 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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November 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
#OnThisDay in 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt wins a third term in office—an unprecedented act that would be barred by a constitutional amendment a decade later.
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"A More Perfect Union: 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 24 at 9–10 p.m. ET (check local listings).
November 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
"A More Perfect Union: 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 24 at 9–10 p.m. ET (check local listings).
#OnThisDay in 1816, #SCOTUS Justice Stephen J. Field is born. Read his 1890 address to the Centenary of the Supreme Court: https://ow.ly/2w2J50XlMJH
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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November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1816, #SCOTUS Justice Stephen J. Field is born. Read his 1890 address to the Centenary of the Supreme Court: https://ow.ly/2w2J50XlMJH
#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: https://ow.ly/enit50XlMGj
Read about the race that changed American politics forever: https://ow.ly/enit50XlMGj
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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November 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
#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: https://ow.ly/enit50XlMGj
Read about the race that changed American politics forever: https://ow.ly/enit50XlMGj
Today is #ElectionDay! 🗳️ Voters across the country head to the polls today to exercise their #RightToVote.
Learn more about voting rights: https://ow.ly/vfKX50XlMMp
Learn more about voting rights: https://ow.ly/vfKX50XlMMp
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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November 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Today is #ElectionDay! 🗳️ Voters across the country head to the polls today to exercise their #RightToVote.
Learn more about voting rights: https://ow.ly/vfKX50XlMMp
Learn more about voting rights: https://ow.ly/vfKX50XlMMp
In honor of Veterans Day, the National Constitution Center recognizes the dedication and sacrifices of the brave people who have answered the Constitution’s call to “provide for the common defence .”
View a full schedule of programming for #VeteransDay: https://ow.ly/RIrS50XhINV
View a full schedule of programming for #VeteransDay: https://ow.ly/RIrS50XhINV
November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In honor of Veterans Day, the National Constitution Center recognizes the dedication and sacrifices of the brave people who have answered the Constitution’s call to “provide for the common defence .”
View a full schedule of programming for #VeteransDay: https://ow.ly/RIrS50XhINV
View a full schedule of programming for #VeteransDay: https://ow.ly/RIrS50XhINV
Explore the Declaration of Independence’s impact in world history with David Armitage in the new Interactive Declaration of Independence.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Explore the Declaration of Independence’s impact in world history with David Armitage in the new Interactive Declaration of Independence.
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President Trump’s talk about a possible third term has made headlines—but this topic is nothing new. America’s founders, including Hamilton and Jefferson, debated the topic of term limits, a discussion which has continued throughout American history.
Essay | Americans Have Always Argued About Presidential Term Limits
Trump’s 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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November 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
President Trump’s talk about a possible third term has made headlines—but this topic is nothing new. America’s founders, including Hamilton and Jefferson, debated the topic of term limits, a discussion which has continued throughout American history.
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
Listen now: https://ow.ly/5VWA50XkWWr
October 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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
Listen now: https://ow.ly/5VWA50XkWWr
President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen presents Pursuit of Happiness: Song Cycles, original songs inspired by his book’s exploration of the classical writers on virtue that shaped the founders during a special recital at the American Philosophical Society.
Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/qxq850XkVYW
Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/qxq850XkVYW
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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October 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen presents Pursuit of Happiness: Song Cycles, original songs inspired by his book’s exploration of the classical writers on virtue that shaped the founders during a special recital at the American Philosophical Society.
Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/qxq850XkVYW
Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/qxq850XkVYW
This #Halloween explore 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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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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October 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This #Halloween explore two real-life body-snatching stories related to three U.S. presidents, and a ghoulish tale involving Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. ️👻☠️
Read #ConstitutionDaily now: https://ow.ly/IexX50XbZ6s
Read #ConstitutionDaily now: https://ow.ly/IexX50XbZ6s
President John Adams is born #OnThisDay in 1735.
In 1776, he penned “Thoughts on Government.” Read it now in the #FoundersLibrary: https://ow.ly/c7EJ50XbZ5K
In 1776, he penned “Thoughts on Government.” Read it now in the #FoundersLibrary: https://ow.ly/c7EJ50XbZ5K
October 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
President John Adams is born #OnThisDay in 1735.
In 1776, he penned “Thoughts on Government.” Read it now in the #FoundersLibrary: https://ow.ly/c7EJ50XbZ5K
In 1776, he penned “Thoughts on Government.” Read it now in the #FoundersLibrary: https://ow.ly/c7EJ50XbZ5K
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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October 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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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#OnThisDay in 1886, 1 million New Yorkers gather for the dedication of the Statue of Liberty.
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Read more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/UMcJ50XbZ4R
October 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#OnThisDay in 1886, 1 million New Yorkers gather for the dedication of the Statue of Liberty.
Read more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/UMcJ50XbZ4R
Read more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/UMcJ50XbZ4R