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On September 21, 1780, Revolutionary War hero Benedict Arnold turned his back on his country in a secret meeting with a top…
In the first entry into the series on “Forgotten Founders,” we explored Gouverneur Morris. Today, we examine James Wilson, the…
Since its establishment on April 24, 1800, the Library of Congress has grown to become the largest library in the world, with more…
In the midst of growing polarization and the aftermath of a divisive impeachment trial, some have called for a revival of civic…
On October 27, 2019, the National Constitution Center awarded its 31st annual Liberty Medal to the Honorable Anthony M. Kennedy,…
On October 27, 1787, the first of the Federalist Papers is published in support of the newly signed Constitution.
How many bathrooms are in the White House? Who is the tallest president? Read the most asked among 3,000 questions we received on…
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 February 13, 1689, Parliament in London allowed two new monarchs to take the throne if they honor the rights of English…
On this day in 1787, Shays’ rebellion effectively ended in Springfield, Mass., when its forces failed to capture a federal…
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