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America's Most Consequential Presidential Elections: Lincoln, FDR, and Reagan
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America's Most Consequential Presidential Elections: Lincoln, FDR, and Reagan

Experts Michael Gerhardt and Andrew Busch explore three of America’s pivotal elections that transformed the Constitution and shaped the nation.

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The Legacy of Emmett Till: From Tragedy to Activism

Janai Nelson of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund joins scholar Ronald Collins to discuss Collins’ new book on the shocking story of…

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On this day, Benjamin Franklin dies in Philadelphia

Today marks the 229th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s death, which drew many different responses from the citizens of…

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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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A weekly show of constitutional debate

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Constitutional experts discuss the best arguments on all sides

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