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Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Still Matters
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward Larson discusses his newest book, Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Still Matters. This book traces the idea of American independence in one pivotal year—1776—and explores why this year continues to hold significance today.
Eric Foner on Our Fragile Freedoms
Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Eric Foner discusses his new collection of essays
A More Perfect Union: Inspiring Civic and Civil Conversations Across America
A More Perfect Union: Inspiring Civic & Civil Conversations Across America, a special for PBS taped at the National…
A primer on treason, seditious conspiracy, and the Constitution
President Donald Trump’s recent statements accusing six Democratic lawmakers of making “seditious” comments to military and…
Article III and Supreme Court Term Review Featuring Ali Velshi (All Levels)
For our final Fun Friday Session of the 2022-2023 school year, MSNBC’s Ali Velshi returns, joining National Constitution Center…
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I just wanted to express . . . my sincere thanks for the spirit with which you conduct these sessions. Thought-provoking, and at the same time inclusive of diverse opinions. What a great example for our students! I have to think Madison, Jefferson, et al., would be proud.
