FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Annie Stone, 215-409-6687 [email protected]
Merissa Blum, 215-409-6645 [email protected]
NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER PRESENTS THE HONORABLE ANTHONY M. KENNEDY WITH THE 31ST ANNUAL LIBERTY MEDAL
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch to present the medal and National Constitution Center actors to perform a monologue from FOURTEEN: A Theatrical Performance
Philadelphia, PA (October 27, 2019) – Tonight at 5 p.m., Sunday, October 27, the National Constitution Center will present the 2019 Liberty Medal 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. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, Honorary Chair of the Center’s Board of Trustees, will bestow the annual Liberty Medal award to Justice Kennedy. National Constitution Center actors to perform a monologue from FOURTEEN: A Theatrical Performance, which is currently running at the National Constitution Center in conjunction with the newest exhibit Civil War & Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality.
The Liberty Medal Ceremony will be hosted by National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen with pre-show remarks by Executive Vice President and COO Vince Stango. Justice Gorsuch will present Justice Kennedy with the 2019 Liberty Medal and provide remarks. The ceremony will conclude with remarks from Justice Kennedy.
The event will be streamed live at constitutioncenter.org/live.
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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.
