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Separating fact from fiction about 'The Star-Spangled Banner'
On September 14, 1814, the Battle of Fort McHenry inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner." The University…
The constitutional debates over the military prison at Guantánamo Bay
Gitmo remains a constitutional and political enigma, and its end is not quite yet in sight.
Could Texas secede from the United States, if it wanted to?
The upcoming Republican state convention in Texas may consider the topic of the state's secession from the United States. Here's a…
Henry Clay, the great compromiser
On April 12, 1777, the Kentucky politician Henry Clay was born. His remarkable career included a long stint as Speaker of the…
10 famous quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most quotable speakers of the 20th century. Here are 10 statements from King’s…
The Founding Fathers really didn't want the turkey as our national symbol
As we celebrate another Thanksgiving Day, Constitution Daily looks into a nagging historical question: Did the Founders really…
A quick look at Thomas Jefferson’s constitutional legacy
Somehow, Thomas Jefferson is part of the 2016 presidential campaign, at least for a few days. Here’s a brief look at what…
The day the Constitution was adopted
On June 21, 1788, New Hampshire became the critical ninth state to ratify the Constitution.
Why did Jefferson draft the Declaration of Independence?
As we celebrate the 272nd birthday of Thomas Jefferson, this excerpt from Jeffery Rosen and David Rubenstein's pamphlet about the…
