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1876 at 150: The Long Shadow of the Election of 1876
Three renowned Reconstruction Era scholars—Robert D. Bland, Pamela Brandwein, and Gregory P. Downs—discuss the election of 1876, its aftermath, and how we think about Reconstruction and define its endpoint.
Religious Liberty and State Funds for Preschools at the Supreme Court
Unpacking the oral arguments and exploring the constitutional issues in Saint Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy
The Living Declaration: Rediscovering America’s Founding Text
Historian and former presidential speechwriter Ted Widmer joins Eric Slauter, deputy dean of the Humanities Division and master of…
Administration asks Supreme Court to finish fight over White House ballroom
The administration’s formal request last week for the Supreme Court to resolve the ongoing dispute over President Donald…
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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