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Introducing our Semiquincentennial Scholar, Jon Meacham!
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February 11, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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On #AmericasTownHall author Scott Cleary explains how Thomas Paine’s bold use of language resonated with people igniting a fight for Independence from Great Britain.

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February 11, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Yesterday's great discussion: Gary Berton, the president of The TPHA, joins TPHA Board Member Scott Cleary, co-editor of New Direction in Thomas Paine Studies, to discuss "Thomas Paine and the 250th Anniversary of Common Sense" at the National Constitution Center.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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On #AmericasTownHall legal scholar Risa Goluboff explains segregation in America following the landmark case of #PlessyVFerguson

#BlackHistoryMonth

Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/VIf850Ycoag
February 10, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1967, the 25th Amendment is ratified, clearing up questions about presidential succession that dated back to the founders’ time.

Read how the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy led to this constitutional change: https://ow.ly/Bi3550Y8rWT
How a national tragedy led to the 25th amendment | Constitution Center
It was on this day in 1967 that two states, Nevada and Minnesota, made the Constitution's 25th amendment a reality, clearing up questions about presidential succession that dated back to the Founders' time.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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On #AmericasTownHall, Melvin Rogers of Brown University reflects on David Walker’s interpretation of the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and slavery.

Watch the full program for #BlackHistoryMonth: https://ow.ly/EHI050Y8aA2
February 10, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1773, President William Henry Harrison is born in Virginia. While he is best known for his premature death in office after only 30 days, Harrison is one of the more interesting early presidents.

Learn more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/pnAM50Y8rU7
Remembering William Henry Harrison: The most obscure President? | Constitution Center
On February 9, 1773, future U.S. president William Henry Harrison was born in Virginia. The enigmatic Harrison is best known for his premature death in office. But the ninth president won his race in 1840 using tactics familiar to most of us today.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1825, the relatively new 12th Amendment to the Constitution settled the last presidential election decided in the House of Representatives.

Read more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/baCf50Y8rVp
Looking back at the last presidential election settled by the House | Constitution Center
It was on this day that a constitutional crisis was averted when the relatively new 12th Amendment to the Constitution settled the last presidential election decided in the House of Representatives.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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William Ewald explains how James Wilson proposed the Three-Fifths Compromise for slavery at the Constitutional Convention.

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February 9, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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On #AmericasTownHall journalist Juan Williams discusses the March on Washington and his book on the rise of America’s Second Civil Rights Movement. #BlackHistoryMonth

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February 8, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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Visit on #PresidentsDay to meet presidents from the founding era and explore the executive branch!

Admission is FREE on Feb. 16, thanks to the generous support of Citizen Travelers, the nonpartisan civic engagement initiative of Travelers.

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February 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Thanks to the Civics Renewal Network partners and #NCCed TAB members who supported #Teaching250. You made this possible!
February 7, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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Join us for a FREE Family Fun Night on February 21st celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth. There will be crafts, activities, and workshops throughout the evening highlighting Black history, local Black artists, and Black-owned businesses.

Reserve your spot for Feb. 21: https://ow.ly/i4Np50Y7PjL
February 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Make this #ValentinesDay hotter than a constitutional debate. The big day is just one week away, so why not surprise your loved ones with these @ConstitutionCtr themed messages? 💘
February 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Jesse Wegman of Brennan Center explains how the founders attempted to cement their legacies and the failure of James Wilson to do so effectively.

Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/WCgs50Y0OZ5
February 6, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1911, President Ronald Reagan is born in Illinois.

Explore interesting facts about the 40th president on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/anLh50Y7Pgi
10 fascinating facts on President Ronald Reagan's birthday | Constitution Center
It’s the birthday of Ronald Reagan, and it is not hard to find some interesting facts about the 40th President.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Born #OnThisDay in 1723, John Witherspoon would go on to become the only active clergyman and college president to sign the Declaration.

Explore his story: https://ow.ly/J2Nb50Y7P7W
February 5, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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Is it against the law for someone to possess a firearm who is considered an “unlawful user” of any controlled substance, including marijuana? #SCOTUS will hear oral arguments concerning this question next month.

#ConstitutionDaily previews the case: https://ow.ly/OZBx50Y9moL
February 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt shocked America by introducing a plan to get favorable votes by expanding #SCOTUS.

Learn more about FDR’s short-lived war on the Supreme Court on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/UgMc50Y7P3y
How FDR lost his brief war on the Supreme Court | Constitution Center
On February 5, 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt shocked America by introducing a plan to expand the Supreme Court, to gain favorable votes. FDR’s war on the court was short-lived, and it was defeated by a crafty chief justice and Roosevelt’s own party members.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Among the major decisions expected this year from #SCOTUS is a case from Hawaii that would clarify when and where people with gun-ownership permits can possess firearms in publicly accessible private locations.

#ConstitutionDaily covers the considerations in the case: https://ow.ly/qV8850Y90pO
February 4, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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Lucas Morel of Washington and Lee University talks about Abraham Lincoln’s focus on the principle of equality in the Gettysburg Address.

Watch #AmericasTownHall during this #BlackHistoryMonth: https://ow.ly/2Tls50Y8avn
February 4, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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National Constitution Center collaborated with Baldwin & Co. to bring jamelle and Carla Laroche together in conversation on the history of Reconstruction, including a look at how local events in Louisiana led to national constitutional questions, and how we can learn from this era in modern times.
February 4, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1913, civil rights activist Rosa Parks is born. #ConstitutionDaily looks back on her life, legacy, and journey from a child in the segregated South to her enduring status as a civil rights icon. #BlackHistoryMonth

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Rosa Parks' journey as a civil rights icon | Constitution Center
On the occasion of Rosa Park’s birthday, Constitution Daily looks at her journey from a childhood in the segregated south to her enduring status as a civil rights icon.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1913, the 16th Amendment is ratified to ensure higher-income people paid taxes.

Learn more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/pvvc50Y6zY7
How we wound up with the income tax | Constitution Center
Imagine a world with a federal income tax; if you were an American citizen before 1913, with a few exceptions you didn’t have to deal with an April deadline and the IRS.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1924, Woodrow Wilson dies. Wilson was one of the country’s leading #constitutional scholars before entering politics and being elected president of the United States.

Read an excerpt of his writings: https://ow.ly/aaNz50Y6zZa
Constitutional Government in the United States (1908) | Constitution Center
National Constitution Center Historic Documents Library record for Constitutional Government in the United States (1908)
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February 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM