#OnThisDay in 1865, President Lincoln is shot in Ford’s Theatre. See a piece of the theatre’s bunting on display in #CivilWarAndReconstruction. He dies the next day.

Credit: Civil War Museum of Philadelphia on loan from Gettysburg Foundation

10 facts about Abraham Lincoln’s assassination | Constitution Center It was on this day in 1865 that President Abraham Lincoln was shot while watching a play at Ford’s Theater. Lincoln died the next morning, and in the aftermath, some odd facts seemed to pop up.

#OnThisDay in 1865, President Abraham Lincoln is shot while watching a play at Ford’s Theatre.

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Ellen DuBois of UCLA explores some of the strict opposition Elizabeth Cady Stanton faced from various groups of people in her fight for women’s suffrage.

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10 facts about Thomas Jefferson for his birthday | Constitution Center On the occasion of Thomas Jefferson's birthday, we have 10 interesting facts about the versatile Founding Father.

#OnThisDay in 1743, Thomas Jefferson is born. #OurStoryContinues

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A flag pole relic

#OnThisDay in 1861, an attack at Fort Sumter sparks the Civil War. See a flagpole relic from Fort Sumter in #CivilWarAndReconstruction.

Credit: Civil War Museum of Philadelphia on loan from Gettysburg Foundation

Looking back at the day FDR died | Constitution Center On April 12, 1945, the 32nd president of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, died in Georgia. Harry Truman along with an entire nation was stunned by Roosevelt’s unexpected passing.

#OnThisDay in 1945, Franklin Delano Roosevelt dies at the age of 63. Vice President Harry Truman and the entire nation were stunned by Roosevelt’s unexpected passing.

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Join constitutional scholar Saikrishna Prakash to discuss his new book, “The Presidential Pardon: The Short Clause with a Long, Troubled History.”

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How far can law enforcement go in asking digital companies to turn over data about their customers without violating the Fourth Amendment?

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On this day, Supreme Court hears Loving arguments | Constitution Center On April 10, 1967, the United States Supreme Court held oral arguments in a landmark case about a Virginia law that said marriages between races should be treated as a felony.

#OnThisDay in 1967, #SCOTUS holds oral arguments for Loving v. Virginia, a landmark case about a Virginia law that said interracial marriage should be treated as a felony.

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On #NCCBookClub, Semiquincentennial Scholar Jon Meacham urges viewers to remember the “spirit” of the #USConstitution and express their disagreements with policies rather than the process that produces them.

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Emily Sneff on When the Declaration of Independence Was News - Podcast | Constitution Center Podcast for Emily Sneff on When the Declaration of Independence Was News from the National Constitution Center

This week on #WeThePeoplePodcast, historian Emily Sneff joins Julie Silverbrook to discuss her new book focusing on the Declaration of Independence at the moment of its creation in 1776 and how it was communicated to the new nation and around the world.

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#GoverningTheNation is made possible through the generosity of Kenneth C. Griffin. The development of this exhibit was guided by a distinguished scholarly advisory board, ensuring a rigorous and balanced exploration of the separation of powers and federalism.

How does the Constitution organize power across the three branches of government and between the federal system and the states?

Our upcoming exhibit #GoverningTheNation explores these principles. ⚙️

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On this day, Lee surrenders at Appomattox | Constitution Center On this day, Confederate General Robert E. Lee agreed to surrender his Army of Northern Virginia, marking a symbolic end to the Civil War.

#OnThisDay in 1865, Confederate forces under Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House—marking the official end of the Civil War.

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Join Sarah Isgur of SCOTUSblog for a #NCCBookClub conversation on her new book, “Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today's Supreme Court.”

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Portrait of Lewis Morris, signer of the Declaration of Independence, with his name and years 1726-1798 displayed.

Lewis Morris had to wait for approval from New York’s Provincial Assembly to sign the Declaration on July 9, 1776. #OurStoryContinues

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Take a fresh look at America’s founding documents with the National Constitution Center’s new book “The Promise of America: Reflections on Our Enduring Ideals,” an inspirational collection of essays from leading scholars.

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Portrait of Benjamin Harrison with text highlighting his role as a signer of the Declaration of Independence and his lifespan 1726-1791.

#OnThisDay in 1726, Benjamin Harrison is born. He chaired the debate over the Lee Resolution and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. #OurStoryContinues

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Happy birthday to First United States Congress | Constitution Center On this day in 1789, the First Congress under our current Constitution met in its first joint session in New York and undertook an important order of business: confirming George Washington’s election as President.

#OnThisDay in 1789, the First Congress under our current Constitution meets in its first joint session in New York and takes up an important order of business: confirming George Washington’s election as president.

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Jon Meacham discusses Thomas Jefferson’s view on the limits of executive power in relation to the Louisiana Purchase on #NCCBookClub.

Watch the full program on Meacham newest book, “American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union:” https://ow.ly/IM7Y50YwQw7

Is Aaron Burr really the father of the filibuster? | Constitution Center How did the Senate get the filibuster? The unique procedure may have been created thanks to some comments made by Aaron Burr.

How did the Senate get the filibuster? The unique procedure may have been created thanks to some comments made by Aaron Burr.

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The day that Martin Luther King Jr. died | Constitution Center It was 51 years ago today that civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was killed by an assassin’s bullet in Memphis. The world has changed greatly since 1968, but King’s message survives intact.

#OnThisDay in 1968, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. is killed by an assassin in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was supporting a sanitation workers’ strike.

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On #AmericasTownHall, Mary Beth Norton of Cornell University talks about the "social history" side of the American Revolution and how it affected everyday families, men, women, and children.

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How Dr. King cited the Constitution in his Mountaintop speech | Constitution Center On April 3, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made his last public speech, which referenced the Bible and the Constitution. His words still inspire millions today.

#OnThisDay in 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made his last public speech, “I've Been to the Mountaintop” in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Madison’s Vision and Revisions: Looking Back on the Constitution’s Father - Podcast | Constitution Center Podcast for Madison’s Vision and Revisions: Looking Back on the Constitution’s Father from the National Constitution Center

On this week’s episode of #WeThePeoplePodcast, Mary Sarah Bilder, Robert P. George, and Jonathan Rauch join Julie Silverbrook to explore James Madison’s vision for the constitution.

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Are you an educator covering the topic of birthright citizenship in your classroom? Check our this #NCCed resource covering the case currently at #SCOTUS: https://ow.ly/qbQL50YCuzU

Child holding American flags with text about Supreme Court hearing historic birthright citizenship arguments.

What are the key questions the #SCOTUS justices are asking about the definition of birthright citizenship in the Constitution?

#ConstitutionDaily unpacks the arguments in #TrumpVBarbara: https://ow.ly/ZIIk50YCuuI

On this day, Jeannette Rankin’s history-making moment | Constitution Center It was on April 2, 1917 that Jeanette Rankin became the first woman in Congress. But within days, she became the target of national scorn for voting against America’s entry into World War I.

#OnThisDay in 1917, Jeannette Rankin becomes the first woman in Congress. Within days, she became the target of national scorn after she voted against America’s entry into World War I.

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Author Ellen DuBoise of UCLA speaks on #AmericasTownHall about Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony’s suspicions surrounding the end of Reconstruction as they helped fight for Black male suffrage.

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