Podcast
The History of the Speaker of the House
Exploring the role of Speaker of the House and leading Speakers throughout American history.
Town Hall Video
The Battle for the American West
Discussing U.S. westward expansion, manifest destiny, and the impact on native peoples and tribes.
Blog Post
On this day, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed
On February 2, 1848 the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in Mexico without President James K. Polk’s knowledge. The United States acquired about 55 percent of Mexico’s territory for $15 million.
The Drafting Table
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Explore key historical documents that inspired the Framers of the Constitution and each amendment during the drafting process, the early drafts and major proposals behind each provision, and discover how the drafters deliberated, agreed and disagreed, on the path to compromise and the final text.