From Thursday, November 3, 2016: The Declaration of Independence asserts a right to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.“ But what did the Founders believe to be linked in the ideas of life and liberty? Distinguished speakers come together for a daylong symposium exploring the Declaration’s promise. This program is presented in partnership with the Jack Miller Center.
2:30 – 4:00 p.m.: Roundtable: A Declaration for Life and Liberty
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Randal Hendrickson, Jack Miller Center
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Michael Zuckert, University of Notre Dame
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Gordon Wood, Brown University
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Eliga Gould, University of New Hampshire
4:00 – 4:30 p.m.: Coffee Break
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.: Roundtable: The Constitution in the Classroom
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Thomas Kelly, Jack Miller Center
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Jeffrey Rosen, National Constitution Center
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John Zumbrunnen, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Evan Oxman, Lake Forest College
5:30 – 5:45 p.m.: Break
5:45 – 7:00 p.m.: Plenary Lecture: "In Pursuit of an Enlightened Liberty: The Significance of the Declaration of Independence"
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Randal Hendrickson, Jack Miller Center
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Gordon Wood, Brown University
Event & Parking Information
- This event is now open to the public. Registration is recommended for all programs. Call 215-409-6700 or click here to purchase tickets.
- Seating begins one hour prior to program start time, and programs last approximately one hour unless otherwise noted. Programs begin promptly and latecomers may not be admitted.
- Please note programs are subject to change; call the National Constitution Center or check our website for updated information.
- Parking will be available for $9 at the National Constitution Center parking garage located at the rear of the building on Race Street between 5th and 6th streets on a first-come, first-served basis. Pick up your discounted parking voucher at registration.
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