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Jefferson and Madison: From Independence to the Constitution and Bill of Rights
Thomas Jefferson, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and James Madison, a leading architect of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, join Philadelphia students for a conversation exploring the connections among these three founding documents.
The Past, Present, and Future of the Second Amendment
Tracing the ongoing debates over the constitutional right of the people to keep and bear arms
Rediscovering America’s Forgotten Founders: Architects of the Constitution
In celebration of Constitution Day, the National Constitution Center explores the lives and legacies of John Dickinson, Gouverneur…
Supreme Court asked to rule on federal ban on home production of distilled spirits
The debate over taxing home-produced distilled spirits is almost as old as America itself, and the latest controversy has arrived…
Article III and Supreme Court Term Review Featuring Ali Velshi (All Levels)
For our final Fun Friday Session of the 2022-2023 school year, MSNBC’s Ali Velshi returns, joining National Constitution Center…
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I just wanted to express . . . my sincere thanks for the spirit with which you conduct these sessions. Thought-provoking, and at the same time inclusive of diverse opinions. What a great example for our students! I have to think Madison, Jefferson, et al., would be proud.
