World War II

Feb 27

Happy birthday, 22nd Amendment!

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Posted 2 months, 24 days ago.

By Holly Munson

Today we celebrate the anniversary of the 22nd Amendment (ratified in1951). Here’s what you need to know.

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Issue: 22nd Amendment, Civic Calendar, Congress, Presidency Tagged: Akhil Amar, Franklin D. Roosevelt, George Washington, Great Depression, World War II

Aug 16

A unique exhibition at the Center this fall will recall the spirit of 1945

James Ijames performs in a workshop for the Fighting for Democracy exhibition. Photo by Alex Heishman

Posted 1 year, 9 months ago.

Yesterday’s anniversary of the end of World War II had added importance for us at the National Constitution Center.

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Issue: Citizenship, Civil Rights Tagged: At the Center, Japanese American National Museum, World War II

Mar 4

Virginia Hall: the one-legged spy who defeated the Germans

Posted 2 years, 2 months ago.

By Kathleen Maher

Today is the official opening of the Center’s new exhibit, Spies, Traitors and Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America. Allow us to share a story of one of the featured spies and her work with the French Resistance during World War II.

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Issue: Military Tagged: At the Center, Virginia Hall, women spies, World War II