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Annie Stone, 215-409-6687 [email protected]
Merissa Blum, 215-409-6645 [email protected]
JUSTICE NEIL M. GORSUCH TO PRESENT THE 31ST ANNUAL LIBERTY MEDAL
TO THE HONORABLE ANTHONY M. KENNEDY
National Constitution Center’s Honorary Chair to present annual award to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy on October 27, 2019, in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA (October 16, 2019) – Today, the National Constitution Center announced that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, Honorary Chair of the National Constitution Center, will bestow the annual Liberty Medal award to the Honorable Anthony M. Kennedy, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, for his efforts to preserve, protect, and defend liberty by inspiring Americans of all ages to learn about the Constitution through civic education and civil dialogue. The National Constitution Center will award Justice Kennedy the Liberty Medal on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at 5 p.m. in a public ceremony on the Grand Hall Overlook inside the National Constitution Center across from historic Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
“I am thrilled to present the National Constitution Center’s 2019 Liberty Medal to my mentor and colleague, Justice Anthony Kennedy, said Justice Neil Gorsuch. “Since I met him as a law clerk 25 years ago, I have been inspired by his passion for and love of the Constitution and marvel at his unfailing integrity and immense wisdom. I look forward to honoring Justice Kennedy for his commitment to civic education and being a constant, shining example of civility.”
This is the first year Justice Gorsuch will take part in the National Constitution Center’s annual Liberty Medal Ceremony. He became Honorary Chair of the National Constitution Center in May 2019.
PLEASE NOTE: Credentials are required for press entry to this event. Press interested should visit constitutioncenter.org/liberty-medal/media-info to apply. The credential application must be completed by Sunday, October 20.
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About the Liberty Medal
The Liberty Medal was established in 1988 to commemorate the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. Given annually, the medal honors men and women of courage and conviction who strive to secure the blessings of liberty to people around the globe. A full list of all past recipients is available here: constitutioncenter.org/liberty-medal/recipients.
About the National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia brings together people of all ages and perspectives, across America and around the world, to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution. A private, nonprofit organization, the Center serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, fulfilling our congressional charter “to disseminate information about the U.S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis.” As the Museum of We the People, the Center brings the Constitution to life for visitors of all ages through interactive programs and exhibits. As America’s Town Hall, the Center brings the leading conservative and liberal thought leaders together to debate the Constitution on all media platforms. As a Headquarters for Civic Education, the Center delivers the best educational programs and online resources that inspire citizens and engage all Americans in learning about the U.S. Constitution. For more information, call 215-409-6700 or visit constitutioncenter.org.
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About the National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia brings together people of all ages and perspectives, across America and around the world, to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution. A private, nonprofit organization, the Center serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, fulfilling its congressional charter “to disseminate information about the U.S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis.” As the Museum of We the People, the Center brings the Constitution to life for visitors of all ages through interactive programs and exhibits. As America’s Town Hall, the Center brings the leading conservative and liberal thought leaders together to debate the Constitution on all media platforms. As a Headquarters for Civic Education, the Center delivers the best educational programs and online resources that inspire citizens and engage all Americans in learning about the U.S. Constitution. For more information, call 215-409-6700 or visit constitutioncenter.org.
