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Forgotten Founders: James Wilson, craftsman of the Constitution
In the first entry into the series on “Forgotten Founders,” we explored Gouverneur Morris. Today, we examine James Wilson, the…
Discover 10 treasures from the Library of Congress
Since its establishment on April 24, 1800, the Library of Congress has grown to become the largest library in the world, with more…
Civic Virtue, and Why It Matters
In the midst of growing polarization and the aftermath of a divisive impeachment trial, some have called for a revival of civic…
Justice Kennedy awarded 2019 Liberty Medal
On October 27, 2019, the National Constitution Center awarded its 31st annual Liberty Medal to the Honorable Anthony M. Kennedy,…
On This Day: The first Federalist Paper is published
On October 27, 1787, the first of the Federalist Papers is published in support of the newly signed Constitution.
20 questions kids ask the most on Constitution Day
How many bathrooms are in the White House? Who is the tallest president? Read the most asked among 3,000 questions we received on…
On this day in 1856: Violence on the U.S. Senate floor
A nearly fatal beating on the U.S. senate floor on this day in 1856 was another step toward a Civil War five years later. The…
On this day, the English Bill of Rights makes a powerful statement
On February 13, 1689, Parliament in London allowed two new monarchs to take the throne if they honor the rights of English…
On this day: Shays’ Rebellion was thwarted
On this day in 1787, Shays’ rebellion effectively ended in Springfield, Mass., when its forces failed to capture a federal…
10 fascinating facts about Robert F. Kennedy
On this day in 1925, Robert F. Kennedy was born in Brookline, Mass. Kennedy was one of the seminal figures of the 1960s and led a…
