National Constitution Center

The Museum of We the People. America's Town Hall. Civic Education Headquarters.

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As the celebration of America’s 250th nears, @ConstitutionCtr invites you to explore the words that define us, the debates that shape us, and the principles that unite us.

Discover more with #OurStoryContinues: https://t.co/tgDKNKUah4

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#OnThisDay in 1916, the National Guard officially gets its name after Congress passes an important act to strengthen our military.

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Why did the founders include the Pardon Clause in Article II of the #USConstitution?

Sai Prakash of @UVALaw explains why the founders vested this power in the executive branch.

Watch the full #NCCBookClub: https://t.co/qlp5Oxjkxe

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, honorary co-chair @ConstitutionCtr, and his co-author and former law clerk Janie Nitze brought their new children’s book to the Center. Learners of all ages joined them to explore the human stories behind the Declaration.

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#OnThisDay in 1774, British Parliament enacts a second Quartering Act. Visit our new exhibit, #AmericasFounding, to learn how such measures pushed the colonists toward declaring independence.

Plan your visit: https://t.co/1B5O4lRJ4t

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Celebrate #PrideMonth with a visit to @ConstitutionCtr! Explore how members of the LGBTQ+ community in the United States have fought for their inclusion by exercising their #FirstAmendment rights and petitioning the courts throughout history.

Find events at the Center: https://t.co/LL0MHkXEuN

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#OnThisDay in 1774, British Parliament enacts a second Quartering Act. Visit our new exhibit, #AmericasFounding, to learn how such measures pushed the colonists toward declaring independence.

Plan your visit: https://t.co/rMx1ahUfmT

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As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, @ConstitutionCtr convenes three of the country’s leading scholars for a timely and reflective conversation on the founding principles that continue to shape American constitutional democracy.

Learn more and register: https://t.co/psHGQK3HFF

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Sarah Isgur (@whignewtons) explains the history of Supreme Court leaks and shares her view on transparency in the government.

Watch #NCCBookClub to hear more: https://t.co/ASEfODIF3d

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#OnThisDay in 1916, the Senate votes to confirm Louis D. Brandeis to #SCOTUS, ending a hard-fought fight over his nomination. Brandeis is a mostly revered figure now, but his nomination included contested political & religious factors.

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#SCOTUS is currently considering a petition to reconsider one of its most important rulings limiting media outlets from lawsuits filed by public officials or figures.

#ConstitutionDaily unpacks #DershowitzVCNN: https://t.co/wmIv53tIv2

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The deadly duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton is arguably the most famous in American history, but President Andrew Jackson was also a frequent dueler among prominent politicians, and #OnThisDay in 1806, he nearly dies in a duel.

Read the story on #ConstitutionDaily: https://t.co/XVrjJYFCrn

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The separation of powers, federalism, and the rule of law are critical elements of American constitutional democracy. Join three judges for a conversation to explore the current state of these fundamental constitutional principles.

Register to attend in-person or online: https://t.co/XOYpPjovGS

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On #NCCBookClub, Sarah Isgur (@whignewtons) talks about the importance of humanizing #SCOTUS Justices and their desire to uphold the rule of law.

Watch the full discussion: https://t.co/0U0AWc9HjT

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This week on #WeThePeoplePodcast, Harvard professor David Armitage joins @JMSilverbrook to discuss his essay “The Declaration’s Influence Around the World,” which examines the Declaration’s international and domestic legacies.

Listen now: https://t.co/tC5LAg6hed

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#OnThisDay in 1861, Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Taney directly challenges President Abraham Lincoln’s wartime suspension of the great writ of habeas corpus, in a national constitutional showdown.

Learn more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://t.co/jVfhHuQ71L

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Crack codes, meet key historical figures, and discover how big ideas and teamwork helped shape America. Learn together as a family. Experience #CivicQuest with free admission, June 13 at 11 a.m. ET.

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Rosemarie Zagarri (@rzhist) of @GeorgeMasonU describes the greater emphasis placed on education and self-government for women and non-voting men following the American Revolution.

Watch #AmericasTownHall: https://t.co/HPttlmJFXp

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Our Interim CEO & President Vince Stango gave welcome remarks and engaged in a conversation on the industry’s future, sitting on a panel with local partners.

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Thank you to @AAMers for bringing museum professionals from across the country to Philadelphia to mark America’s 250th anniversary.

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#OnThisDay in 1787, the #ConstitutionalConvention in Philadelphia starts in earnest and the first votes are taken in what is now called Independence Hall.

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