Jul 2

Happy Second of July? The story behind the battle for America’s birthday

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Posted 10 months, 20 days ago.

By Jenna Winterle

Here is the story of how the United States almost celebrated Independence Day on July 2nd.

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May 18

The 12th Amendment and the demise of Americans Elect

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Posted 1 year, 0 months ago.

By Holly Munson

Americans Elect, the group promoting a centrist, third-party choice for president that would be nominated through an online convention, has officially called it quits.

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Apr 11

The Constitution just got more Pinteresting

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Posted 1 year, 1 month ago.

By NCC Staff

The National Constitution Center is now on Pinterest!

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Issue: Citizenship, First Amendment, Founding Fathers Tagged: , , ,


Mar 26

Taking its place in history…

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Posted 1 year, 1 month ago.

By Lyle Denniston

Where, one may ask, will a Supreme Court ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act stand in history?

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Issue: 16th Amendment, 27th Amendment, Article V, Checks and Balances, Congress, Founding Fathers, Health Care, Presidency, States' Rights, Supreme Court, Taxes Tagged: , , , , ,


Aug 9

Office politics: 10 tough presidential decisions

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Posted 1 year, 9 months ago.

By Mark Kehres

How tough a job is it? Here are 10 storms weathered by our nation’s presidents.

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