Podcasts
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The Fights for Abolition and Women's Rights
Dorothy Wickenden and Thavolia Glymph highlight these world-changing movements and the relationship between them.
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Women Constitutional Visionaries
This week, we highlight women who shaped the Constitution throughout American history.
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The Equal Rights Amendment Through History
Tracing the constitutional history of the women’s movement, experts explore the Equal Rights Amendment.
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2020: A Constitutional Year in Review
Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic and the other events of 2020 through a constitutional lens, scholars Melissa Murray and John…
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Should the Equal Rights Amendment Be Revived?
A panel of leading thinkers on the ERA with differing viewpoints debate this question with Jeffrey Rosen.
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Constitutional Icon
Reflecting on Justice Ginsburg’s legacy as an advocate, Supreme Court justice, and cultural and constitutional icon—two former…
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RESOLVED: Songs of Women’s Suffrage and the 19th Amendment
Listen to the premiere performance of RESOLVED—songs about the 19th Amendment—and a discussion on the key figures featured in…
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19th Amendment: Origins, History, and Legacy
Telling the story of the 19th Amendment from the Civil War through its ratification to today, 19th Amendment experts Reva Siegel…
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Live at the NCC: The 19th Amendment: The Untold Story
In this episode that originally aired on our companion podcast Live at the National Constitution Center, historians share the…
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The 19th Amendment: The Untold Story
Historians Martha Jones and Lisa Tetrault highlight stories of women from all backgrounds who fought for their right to vote.
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A Constitutional History of the Right to Vote
What did the Constitution say about the right to vote? Voting and election law experts discuss.
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Secretary Madeleine Albright
America’s first female Secretary of State shares stories from her new book in conversation with NCC President Jeffrey Rosen.
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Women Leading Change
Trailblazing women politicians explore the legacy of the 19th Amendment and what still needs to be done to improve women’s…
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton: An American Life
Illuminating the life of the charismatic and complex suffragette—historian Lori Ginzberg sits down with members of the National…
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Will the Equal Rights Amendment be Adopted?
Explaining the latest developments in efforts to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment into the Constitution – Julie Suk and Sai…
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RBG on Life, Love, Liberty, and Law
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sits down with Jeffrey Rosen to share invaluable life lessons, reflect on her career, and discuss…
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RBG on Life, Love, Liberty, and Law
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sits down with Jeffrey Rosen to share invaluable life lessons, reflect on her career, and discuss…
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Jeffrey Rosen on Conversations with RBG
National Constitution Center President Jeffrey Rosen unveils his new book Conversations with RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Life,…
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Conversations with RBG
Host Jeffrey Rosen unveils his new book Conversations with RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Life, Love, Liberty, and Law in a live…
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Hillary and Chelsea Clinton on Gutsy Women
Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter Chelsea unveil their new book The Book of Gutsy Women at the National…
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The Constitutional Legacy of Seneca Falls
Exploring the legacy of the nation’s first women’s rights convention and the ensuing movements that shaped the Constitution,…
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Women and the Civil War: The Untold Stories
Noted historians tell the untold stories of women abolitionists, suffragists, and even soldiers during and after the Civil War.
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The Declaration of Independence and its Influence on the Constitution
Exploring the influence of the Declaration of Independence on political and constitutional movements throughout American history…
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Can the Equal Rights Amendment be Revived?
Exploring whether the Equal Rights Amendment can be revived, and the possible legal, political, and cultural effects it could…
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RBG and On the Basis of Sex
A panel of RBG enthusiasts sit down to discuss On the Basis of Sex, the new biopic on the justice.
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The Suffrage Movement: Revisiting the Final Campaign
Detailing some of the key moments in the journey to women’s suffrage and the ratification of the 19th Amendment, authors Elaine…
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The debate over President Trump's election commission
Deborah Archer of New York Law School and Derek Muller of Pepperdine University discuss the agenda and challenges of the…
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The history and meaning of the 19th Amendment
Gretchen Ritter of Cornell University and Susan Ware explore the history of women’s rights and the fight to extend voting rights…
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Voting rights in the courts
Hans von Spakovsky of the Heritage Foundation and Wendy Weiser of the Brennan Center for Justice explore recent court rulings on…
Town Hall Videos
Town Hall Video
The Agitators and The Women's Fight
Dorothy Wickenden of The New Yorker and Thavolia Glymph of Duke University discuss the early days of women's suffrage.
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Jeffrey Rosen and Ali Velshi Discuss Constitutional Visionaries in American Women’s History
President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen and MSNBC's Ali Velshi honor the women who played critical roles in the Founding era,…
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For Debate: Should the Equal Rights Amendment Be Revived?
Scholars and activists discuss the past and potential of the Equal Rights Amendment.
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2020 Liberty Medal Post-Ceremony Conversation
A conversation exploring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy as a constitutional icon with two of her former clerks.
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RESOLVED: Songs of Women’s Suffrage and the 19th Amendment
Join a premiere performance and Town Hall discussion in celebration of the opening of the Center's new exhibit.
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19th Amendment: Past, Present, and Future
Celebrate the 19th Amendment with Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Secretary Condoleezza Rice, Abby Wambach, and others.
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The Right to Vote: A Constitutional History
Election law experts Alexander Keyssar, Derek Muller, and Franita Tolson explore the evolution of suffrage.
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A Conversation with Secretary Madeleine Albright
America's first female Secretary of State reflects on her career in public service, women’s leadership, and new book.
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton: An American Life
Lori Ginzberg discusses her new biography of one of the founders of the women's rights movement, Elizabeth Cady Stanton: An…
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Women Leading Change: From Voting Rights Onward
Leading American women such as Lauren Leader, Melissa Hart, Kathleen Hochul, and Donna F. Edwards explore the future of women in…
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RBG in Song: An Evening with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg featuring a Special Performance
A performance of "THE LONG VIEW: A Portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Nine Songs," precedes a discussion between Justice Ruth…
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Conversations with RBG: A Book Talk with Jeffrey Rosen
National Constitution Center President and CEO, Jeffrey Rosen, is joined by Slate Magazine's Dahlia Lithwick for a discussion of…
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Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton: The Book of Gutsy Women
Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton discuss their new book, The Book of Gutsy Women. MSNBC political analyst, Joy Reid,…
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Do We Need An Equal Rights Amendment To Ensure Gender Equality?
Constitutional law expert Cary Franklin, leading women’s history scholar Alice Kessler-Harris, and American legal history…
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Red, White, and Blue: America’s Influence on the Norwegian Constitution
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of Norway’s Constitution, the National Constitution Center and the Norwegian-American…
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From Suffrage to Workplace Equality
Prominent scholars Nancy Cott of Harvard University, Neil Siegel of Duke University School of Law, and Yale Law School’s Reva…
Blog Posts
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On this day, Jeannette Rankin’s history-making moment
It was on April 2, 1917 that Jeanette Rankin became the first woman in Congress. But within days, she became the target of…
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On this day, the Supreme Court upholds limits on women and factory work hours
On February 24, 1908, the Supreme Court decided Muller v. Oregon, unanimously upholding an Oregon law setting a 10-hour limit on…
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Why is August 26 known as Women’s Equality Day?
The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote nationally on August 18, 1920, so why is Women’s Equality Day on August 26th…
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The vote that led to the 19th Amendment
On the anniversary of the 19th Amendment's ratification, we look back at a young politician whose unexpected vote in the Tennessee…
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On this day, the 19th Amendment joins the Constitution
On this day in 1920, Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment, ensuring that the amendment guaranteeing a…
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Will the Equal Rights Amendment Be Adopted?
The ERA remains caught up in the surprisingly unsettled question of the process of adding a proposed amendment to the…
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Could the Equal Rights Amendment become a reality?
On January 15, 2020, the Virginia legislature passed a resolution to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. The move sets off an…
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On this day, the first woman is directly elected to the Senate
On January 12, 1932, a recent widow became the first woman to win election to the United States Senate, when Hattie Ophelia Wyatt…
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On this day, the Seneca Falls Convention begins
On July 19, 1848, the first women's rights convention in the United States began at Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls, New York.
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Happy birthday, 19th Amendment!
Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Amendment (ratified August 18, 1920). Here’s what you need to know.
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The history of women in politics
In this commentary, Paula Baker of The Ohio State University says the rich history of women in politics makes Hillary Clinton's…
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Constitutional Rights: What’s the matter with Turkey?
A Turkish court’s order for Twitter, YouTube and Facebook to remove images of a dead government official is only the latest in a…
Educational Videos
Educational Video
19th Amendment: Women’s Right to Vote With Martha S. Jones
Martha S. Jones, Society of Black Alumni Presidential Professor and professor of history at The Johns Hopkins University, joins…
Educational Video
19th Amendment: Women’s Right to Vote (High School/College Level)
In this session, Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner and Senior Fellow for Constitutional Studies Thomas Donnelly will trace the…
Educational Video
19th Amendment: Women’s Right to Vote (Middle School Level)
In this session, Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner and Senior Fellow for Constitutional Studies Thomas Donnelly will trace the…
Educational Video
19th Amendment: Women’s Right to Vote (High School/College Level)
In this session, Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner and Senior Fellow in Constitutional Content Nicholas Mosvick trace the roots…
Educational Video
19th Amendment: Women’s Right to Vote (Middle School Level)
In this session, students will trace the roots of the women’s rights movement—from early reform efforts in the 1800s to the…
Educational Video
Scholar Exchange: Amendment Review: 27 Amendments in 27 Minutes (All In Level)
In this fast-paced and fun session, President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen and Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner review all of the 27…
Educational Video
Amendment Review: 27 Amendments in 27 Minutes … Plus a Few More (High School/College Level)
In this fast-paced and fun session, Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner and Senior Fellow for Constitutional Studies Thomas…
Educational Video
Amendment Review: 27 Amendments in 27 Minutes … Plus a Few More (Middle School Level)
In this fast-paced and fun session, Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner and Senior Fellow for Constitutional Studies Thomas…
Educational Video
Amendment Review: 27 Amendments in 27 Minutes ... Plus a Few More (High School/College Level)
In this fast-paced and fun session, students will review all of the 27 amendments added to the Constitution, and explore the big…
Educational Video
Amendment Review: 27 Amendments in 27 Minutes … Plus a Few More (Middle School Level)
In this fast-paced and fun session, students will review all of the 27 amendments added to the Constitution, and explore the big…
Educational Video
Scholar Exchange: Voting Rights Amendments (High School/College Session)
In this session, students learn about voting rights in America through a historical exploration of the right to vote in America.
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Scholar Exchange: Voting Rights Amendments Session (High School/College Session)
In this session, students learn about voting rights in America through a historical exploration of the right to vote in America.
Educational Video
Scholar Exchange: Voting Rights Amendments Session (Middle School Session)
In this session, students learn about voting rights in America through a historical exploration of the right to vote in America.
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SCHOLAR EXCHANGE: Voting Rights in America
Join the National Constitution Center for a session on Voting Rights in America, a historical exploration of the right to vote.
Blog Post
On this day, Jeannette Rankin’s history-making moment
It was on April 2, 1917 that Jeanette Rankin became the first woman in Congress. But within days, she became the target of…
Town Hall Video
The Agitators and The Women's Fight
Dorothy Wickenden of The New Yorker and Thavolia Glymph of Duke University discuss the early days of women's suffrage.
Town Hall Video
Jeffrey Rosen and Ali Velshi Discuss Constitutional Visionaries in American Women’s History
President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen and MSNBC's Ali Velshi honor the women who played critical roles in the Founding era,…
Educational Video
19th Amendment: Women’s Right to Vote With Martha S. Jones
Martha S. Jones, Society of Black Alumni Presidential Professor and professor of history at The Johns Hopkins University, joins…
Educational Video
19th Amendment: Women’s Right to Vote (High School/College Level)
In this session, Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner and Senior Fellow for Constitutional Studies Thomas Donnelly will trace the…
Educational Video
19th Amendment: Women’s Right to Vote (Middle School Level)
In this session, Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner and Senior Fellow for Constitutional Studies Thomas Donnelly will trace the…
Educational Video
19th Amendment: Women’s Right to Vote (High School/College Level)
In this session, Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner and Senior Fellow in Constitutional Content Nicholas Mosvick trace the roots…
Educational Video
19th Amendment: Women’s Right to Vote (Middle School Level)
In this session, students will trace the roots of the women’s rights movement—from early reform efforts in the 1800s to the…
Educational Video
Scholar Exchange: Amendment Review: 27 Amendments in 27 Minutes (All In Level)
In this fast-paced and fun session, President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen and Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner review all of the 27…
Educational Video
Amendment Review: 27 Amendments in 27 Minutes … Plus a Few More (High School/College Level)
In this fast-paced and fun session, Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner and Senior Fellow for Constitutional Studies Thomas…
Educational Video
Amendment Review: 27 Amendments in 27 Minutes … Plus a Few More (Middle School Level)
In this fast-paced and fun session, Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner and Senior Fellow for Constitutional Studies Thomas…
Educational Video
Amendment Review: 27 Amendments in 27 Minutes ... Plus a Few More (High School/College Level)
In this fast-paced and fun session, students will review all of the 27 amendments added to the Constitution, and explore the big…
Educational Video
Amendment Review: 27 Amendments in 27 Minutes … Plus a Few More (Middle School Level)
In this fast-paced and fun session, students will review all of the 27 amendments added to the Constitution, and explore the big…
Blog Post
On this day, the Supreme Court upholds limits on women and factory work hours
On February 24, 1908, the Supreme Court decided Muller v. Oregon, unanimously upholding an Oregon law setting a 10-hour limit on…
Town Hall Video
For Debate: Should the Equal Rights Amendment Be Revived?
Scholars and activists discuss the past and potential of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Educational Video
Scholar Exchange: Voting Rights Amendments (High School/College Session)
In this session, students learn about voting rights in America through a historical exploration of the right to vote in America.
Educational Video
Scholar Exchange: Voting Rights Amendments Session (High School/College Session)
In this session, students learn about voting rights in America through a historical exploration of the right to vote in America.
Educational Video
Scholar Exchange: Voting Rights Amendments Session (Middle School Session)
In this session, students learn about voting rights in America through a historical exploration of the right to vote in America.
Town Hall Video
2020 Liberty Medal Post-Ceremony Conversation
A conversation exploring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy as a constitutional icon with two of her former clerks.
