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On This Day: Supreme Court says tax-paying American Indians can’t vote
On November 3, 1884, the United States Supreme Court issued one of its most controversial decisions, stating that American Indians…
Judy Woodruff and David Rubenstein honored with 2023 Liberty Medal
The National Constitution Center honored acclaimed journalist Judy Woodruff and patriotic philanthropist and business leader David…
The Story of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Each September, Americans commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution with two federally recognized…
Constitutional cases resulting from the 9/11 attacks
On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks carried out against the United States would become the catalyst for at least two wars,…
On this day, the 19th Amendment joins the Constitution
On this day in 1920, Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment, ensuring that the amendment guaranteeing a…
On this day, all American Indians made United States citizens
On June 2, 1924, President Calvin Coolidge signed into law the Indian Citizenship Act, which marked the end of a long debate and…
A look at landmark Supreme Court cases on race and the Constitution
As the U.S. Supreme Court considers two important cases about affirmative action and higher education, Constitution Daily looks at…
Brown v. Board: When the Supreme Court ruled against segregation
The decision of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka on May 17, 1954 is perhaps the most famous of all Supreme Court cases, as it…
Ukraine President Zelenskyy honored with 2022 Liberty Medal
The National Constitution Center honored Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the 34th annual Liberty Medal ceremony on…
When Supreme Court justices have disagreed about the American flag
Should Americans be forced to pledge allegiance to the American flag or be allowed to deface the flag as a sign or protest? What…
