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How FDR lost his brief war on the Supreme Court

by NCC Staff

On February 5, 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt shocked America by introducing a plan to expand the Supreme Court, to gain…

How FDR lost his brief war on the Supreme Court
On this day, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed

by NCC Staff

On February 2, 1848 the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in Mexico without President James K. Polk’s knowledge. The United…

On this day, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed
Regardless of Trump cases, Supreme Court stakes are huge in 2024

by Marcia Coyle

When the U.S. Supreme Court term began last fall, the docket contained a number of major cases but had little of the potential…

Regardless of Trump cases, Supreme Court stakes are huge in 2024
10 fascinating facts about Woodrow Wilson

by NCC Staff

On the occasion of his birthday, Constitution Daily looks at some unusual facts related to one of the more controversial…

10 fascinating facts about Woodrow Wilson
The mysterious death of George Washington

by NCC Staff

On December 14, 1799, George Washington died at his home after a brief illness and after losing about 40 percent of his blood. So…

The mysterious death of George Washington
On this day, Bush v. Gore settles 2000 presidential race

by NCC Staff

On December 12, 2000, the Supreme Court ended a Florida vote recount in the presidential election contest between George W. Bush…

On this day, Bush v. Gore settles 2000 presidential race
Happy birthday to the Founders’ painter, Gilbert Stuart

by NCC Staff

It’s quite possible that many Americans have seen the art work of Gilbert Stuart more than any other painter. But what do you…

Happy birthday to the Founders’ painter, Gilbert Stuart
Remembering Zachary Taylor: Military hero, obscure President

by NCC Staff

On November 24, 1784, future President Zachary Taylor was born in Virginia. Taylor became an unexpected obstacle to slavery’s…

Remembering Zachary Taylor: Military hero, obscure President
The Constitution and federal government shutdowns

by Scott Bomboy

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government into early 2024, pending…

The Constitution and federal government shutdowns
On This Day, Abraham Lincoln is elected President

by NCC Staff

On November 6, 1860, voters in the United States went to the polls in an election that ended with Abraham Lincoln as President, in…

On This Day, Abraham Lincoln is elected President
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