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#OnThisDay in 1913, civil rights activist Rosa Parks is born. #ConstitutionDaily looks back on her life, legacy, and journey from a child in the segregated South to her enduring status as a civil rights icon. #BlackHistoryMonth

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Rosa Parks’ journey as a civil rights icon
On the occasion of Rosa Park’s birthday, Constitution Daily looks at her journey from a childhood in the segregated south to her enduring status as a civil rights icon.
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February 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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#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.

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On this day, Supreme Court Justice William Brennan is born
On April 25, 1906, future Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan was born in New Jersey. During his nearly 34 years at the Court, Brennan wrote the second-most opinions in the Court’s history, including several landmark majority decisions.
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April 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1947, Congress changes the order of who can succeed the president and vice president in office to more closely reflect the ideas of the founding generation. #ConstitutionDaily

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On this day, Truman, Congress decide current line of presidential succession
On this day in 1947, Congress changed the order of who can succeed the President and Vice President in office, more closely reflecting the wishes of the Founding Fathers.
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July 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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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
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#OnThisDay in 1788, the #Constitution becomes the official framework of the government of the United States of America.

Check out #ConstitutionDaily to learn about the long and arduous process to ratification.
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The day the Constitution was ratified
On June 21, 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth and final state needed to ratify the Constitution.
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June 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Does a law banning TikTok infringe on the First Amendment rights of American users? This question is headed to #SCOTUS.
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TikTok ban heads towards the Supreme Court
Will the popular TikTok app disappear from the social media landscape in the United States in January 2025 or will the Supreme Court intervene to permit the app to remain in use? With the latest feder...
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December 16, 2024 at 9:09 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1865, the United States officially ends the practice of slavery after the 13th Amendment is ratified.

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On this day: The United States formally outlaws slavery
On December 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment was ratified after the state of Georgia approved the amendment as it was proposed to the states by Congress. That act officially ended the practice of slavery in the United States.
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December 6, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1967, the Senate confirms Thurgood Marshall as the first Black person to serve as a Supreme Court justice.

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Thurgood Marshall’s unique Supreme Court legacy
On August 30, 1967, the Senate confirmed Thurgood Marshall as the first Black person to serve as a Supreme Court Justice. Marshall was no stranger to the Senate or the Supreme Court at the time.
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August 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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#OnThisDay in 2000, #SCOTUS ends a Florida vote recount in the presidential election contest between George Bush and Al Gore.

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On this day, Bush v. Gore settles 2000 presidential race
On December 12, 2000, the Supreme Court ended a Florida vote recount in the presidential election contest between George W. Bush and Al Gore.  The Court’s decision remains debated today.
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December 12, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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Happy #FourthofJuly! Today marks the celebration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, but how much do you know about this famous document? #ConstitutionDaily

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10 fascinating facts about the Declaration of Independence
July 4th marks the annual holiday that celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. So how much do you know about this famous document?
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July 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1996, #SCOTUS issues an early landmark decision supporting the right of LGBTQ+ people under the Constitution to seek protection from discrimination.

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Looking back at Romer, a key Supreme Court decision about gay rights
On May 20, 1996, the Supreme Court issued an early landmark decision supporting the right of gay people under the Constitution to seek protection from discrimination.
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May 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1784, the self-proclaimed state of Franklin breaks away from North Carolina and attempts a self-rule experiment in a dispute over land grants and sovereignty.

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On this day, the state of Franklin starts its brief existence
On August 23, 1784, the self-proclaimed state of Franklin broke away from North Carolina and attempted an experiment at self-rule, in a dispute over land grants and sovereignty.
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August 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson nominates the successful Boston attorney Louis Brandeis to #SCOTUS.

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On this day: The anniversary of Brandeis’ Supreme Court nomination
On January 28, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson nominated attorney Louis Brandeis to the Supreme Court. Although Brandeis is a mostly revered figure today, his battle to get a seat at the Court was ugly and hard-fought
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January 29, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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For many people, #MemorialDay is the symbol of summer’s start. What’s lost to some today is its original meaning.

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The origins of the Memorial Day holiday
For many people, Memorial Day is the symbol of summer’s start. What’s lost to some today is its original meaning - and day.
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May 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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President Donald Trump’s desire for Canada to become part of the United States is in the news today, but about 249 years ago America's founders had a similar discussion.

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Did the Founders consider adding Canada to the United States?
The topic of President Donald Trump’s desire for Canada to become part of the United States is very much in the news. But about 249 years ago a similar discussion was under way, when including Canada into the newly formed nation was a priority for the founding era’s leaders.
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May 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Can President Joe Biden order the Archivist of the United States to certify the #EqualRightsAmendment as the next amendment to the Constitution?

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Can the Equal Rights Amendment be brought back to life?
In recent weeks, several groups have asked outgoing President Joe Biden to order the Archivist of the United States to certify the Equal Rights Amendment (or ERA) as the next amendment to the Constitu...
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January 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1776, George Washington crosses the Delaware River with troops in hopes of surprising Hessian troops celebrating Christmas in Trenton, New Jersey.

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December 25, 2024 at 11:19 AM
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#OnThisDay in 1856, one of the more controversial presidents, Woodrow Wilson, is born.

#ConstitutionDaily explores fascinating aspects of his life, from experiencing the Civil War as a child to delivering the first live radio broadcast.

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10 fascinating facts about Woodrow Wilson
On the occasion of his birthday, Constitution Daily looks at some unusual facts related to one of the more controversial Presidents, Woodrow Wilson.
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December 28, 2024 at 9:32 PM
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#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.

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On this day, Jeannette Rankin’s history-making moment
It was on April 2, 1917 that Jeanette Rankin became the first woman in Congress. But within days, she became the target of national scorn for voting against America’s entry into World War I.
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April 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1822, Ulysses Grant, America’s 18th president, is born.

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10 fascinating facts about President Ulysses Grant
Today marks the birthday of Ulysses Grant, who played a unique role in American history. Here is a look at a military leader who later became President in one of the nation’s most troubled decades.
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April 27, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1885, 18th President and Civil War general Ulysses S. Grant dies.

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July 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1913, the 16th Amendment is ratified to ensure higher-income people paid taxes.

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How we wound up with the income tax
Imagine a world with a federal income tax; if you were an American citizen before 1913, with a few exceptions you didn’t have to deal with an April deadline and the IRS.
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February 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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President Donald Trump’s desire for Canada to become part of the United States is in the news today, but about 249 years ago America's founders had a similar discussion.

#ConstitutionDaily explores Canada’s role in the American Revolution: ow.ly/h5FG50VQemb
Did the Founders consider adding Canada to the United States?
The topic of President Donald Trump’s desire for Canada to become part of the United States is very much in the news. But about 249 years ago a similar discussion was under way, when including Canada into the newly formed nation was a priority for the founding era’s leaders.
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May 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1954, the Senate votes on a motion condemning Senator Joseph McCarthy for his conduct during public hearings.

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On this day: The Senate censures Joseph McCarthy | Constitution Center
December 2 is a landmark day in Senate history, marking that chamber’s historic censure of Joseph McCarthy for his conduct during public hearings.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1944, #SCOTUS issues one of its most controversial decisions: that internment camps during World War II were constitutional.

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On this day, the Supreme Court issues the Korematsu decision
In December 1944, the Supreme Court handed down one of its most controversial decisions, which upheld the constitutionality of internment camps during World War II. Today, the Korematsu decision has been rebuked but never formally overturned.
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December 18, 2024 at 11:28 AM