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Constitutional Voices: James Otis Jr.
James Otis Jr. was not among the men who signed the Declaration of Independence, and he had largely vanished from public life by…
Gouverneur Morris: Unforgettable Yet Forgotten
This series of profiles features noteworthy people over the past 250 years who have shaped the American constitutional tradition…
The Lifelong Pursuit of Virtue
When Benjamin Franklin set out on what he called his “bold and arduous project” of moral perfection, he did not imagine he…
Presidents Day at America’s 250th: Reflecting on Washington’s Vision for the Nation
As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this year, Presidents Day arrives with special resonance. What began as a…
The Insurrection Problem
Violence has marred the American constitutional order since the founding. Is it inevitable?
A Bold Civic Renaissance for America’s 250th
What does it mean to live under a Constitution that was designed as a charge for each generation to study, debate, and uphold its…
250 Years Ago, the Seeds of Dissent Stirred in Lewes
As part of an on-going series, Constitution Daily is featuring community stories related to the 250th anniversary of the United…
Ken Burns honored with 2024 Liberty Medal
The National Constitution Center honored America’s storyteller, Ken Burns, with the 36th annual Liberty Medal in a ceremony held…
