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Five interesting facts about Prohibition's end in 1933 | Constitution Center On December 5, 1933, three states voted to repeal Prohibition, putting the ratification of the 21st Amendment into place. But did Prohibition really end on that fateful day?

#OnThisDay in 1933, three states vote to repeal Prohibition, putting the ratification of the 21st Amendment into place. 🥂

#ConstitutionDaily explores whether prohibition truly ended that day: https://ow.ly/5ssH50XAijB

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On this day, the Whig Party becomes a national force | Constitution Center On December 4, 1839, the Whig Party held its first national convention, an important milestone in its rise to political power.

#OnThisDay in 1839, the Whig Party holds its first national convention, an important milestone in its rise to political prominence. 

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Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Eric Foner joins Jeffrey Rosen to discuss James Madison’s writings and the founders’ fear of excessive presidential power.

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Our new gallery, America’s Founding, will debut Presidents Day weekend, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary year.

This dynamic exhibit will bring the era to life through rare artifacts, immersive environments, and digital interactives.

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Happy birthday to the Founders’ painter, Gilbert Stuart | Constitution Center It’s quite possible that many Americans have seen the art work of Gilbert Stuart more than any other painter. But what do you really know about the Founding-era artist?

Artist  Gilbert Stuart painted some of the most recognizable portraits of America’s Founding Fathers. But what do you really know about him?

In honor of Stuart’s birthday, we look back on his legacy:  https://ow.ly/bpGa50XAhVk

On this day: The Senate censures Joseph McCarthy | Constitution Center December 2 is a landmark day in Senate history, marking that chamber’s historic censure of Joseph McCarthy for his conduct during public hearings.

#OnThisDay in 1954, the Senate votes on a motion condemning Senator Joseph McCarthy for his conduct during public hearings.

#ConstitutionDaily explores McCarthy’s fall from power: https://ow.ly/1EYl50XAhTO

Co-director of “The American Revolution” documentary and 2024 #LibertyMedal recipient Ken Burns reflects on the powerful force of silence and reflection.

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Spend America's 250th anniversary with educators from across the country and participate in an engaging professional learning experience that blends content, pedagogy, and community.

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On #AmericasTownHall, Author Edward Larson explains the significance of the state constitutions written during the Revolutionary War in 1776.

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Winston Churchill on why the American Constitution matters | Constitution Center On the anniversary of his birth, Constitution Daily looks back at what the British leader and author Sir Winston Churchill had to say about the American Constitution, which was quite a lot.

Winston Churchill was born #OnThisDay in 1874. Take a look back at what the British leader and author had to say about the U.S. Constitution, which was quite a lot:

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Today is #MuseumStoreSunday! Find gifts they'll use to celebrate America's Semiquincentennial all year long, in-store and online. 🎁

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While the list of grievances is today an overlooked part of the Declaration of Independence, the list was arguably the most critical section of the document in 1776.

Explore why with Rosemarie Zagarri through the #InteractiveDeclaration: https://ow.ly/t6pB50XnnZa

Matthew Continetti joins Sam Tanenhaus to trace American conservatism’s evolution from the Progressive Era, through the rise of William F. Buckley Jr., to today.

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William Whipple | Constitution Center

#OnThisDay in 1785, William Whipple, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, dies. He commanded a brigade that performed heroically at the Battle of Saratoga.

Explore his life with the #InteractiveDeclaration: https://ow.ly/WECU50XnnYa

On this day, the 25th Amendment gets its first test | Constitution Center On November 27, 1973, the United States Senate became the first legislative house to act under the 25th Amendment, when it voted to approve Representative Gerald Ford as the new Vice President. A week later, the House also approved Ford, making his appointment official.

#OnThisDay in 1973, the U.S. Senate becomes the first legislative chamber to act under the 25th Amendment, when it votes to approve Representative Gerald Ford as the new vice president. A week later, the House also approved Ford, making his appointment official.

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Robert George of Princeton University explains the struggle of the founders to create a new government that avoided the past tyrannies of Great Britain.

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Was Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation the first Executive Order? | Constitution Center This Thursday, Americans celebrate a Thanksgiving holiday that has its roots in colonial traditions. But was that holiday actually created by the first executive order issued by a President?

On the last Thursday of November, Americans celebrate a Thanksgiving holiday that has its roots in colonial traditions. But was this holiday created by the first executive order issued by President George Washington?

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#OnThisDay in 1832, physician Mary Edwards Walker is born. She argued the 14th Amendment to the Constitution already granted women voting rights, a position that suffragists advocating for the 19th Amendment did not agree with.

Explore #HowWomenWonTheVote: https://ow.ly/Fuwb50XnnRW

On #WeThePeoplePodcast, author Walter Isaacson explores how Thomas Jefferson wrestled with the reality of slavery in his own life while writing the Declaration of Independence.

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Interpretation: The Eighteenth Amendment | Constitution Center Interpretations of The Eighteenth Amendment by constitutional scholars

#OnThisDay in 1846, Carry Nation, a temperance activist best known for using a hatchet to damage establishments serving alcohol, is born.

Read interpretations of the 18th Amendment, which prohibited “the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors”: https://ow.ly/ZT3f50XnnPT

Give a gift ready to ring in the new year!

Find perfect presents for Constitution buffs, history lovers, and museum fans of all ages. Shop this #MuseumStoreSunday, November 30, in-store and online.

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On #WeThePeoplePodcast, Eric Foner explains efforts to suppress #freespeech during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement.

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On Dec. 8, John Barrett, of the Robert H. Jackson Center, joins authors Gerard Magliocca and G. Edward White for a conversation exploring the legacy of Justice Robert Jackson.

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Remembering Zachary Taylor: Military hero, obscure President | Constitution Center On November 24, 1784, future President Zachary Taylor was born in Virginia. Taylor became an unexpected obstacle to slavery’s expansion, until his sudden death in 1850.

#OnThisDay in 1784, future President Zachary Taylor is born. Taylor became an unexpected obstacle to slavery’s expansion, until his sudden death in 1850.

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Elbridge Gerry | Constitution Center

#OnThisDay in 1814, signer of the Declaration of Independence, Elbridge Gerry, dies. As a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, Gerry declined to sign the Constitution.

Learn about his life with the #InteractiveDeclaration: https://ow.ly/hnl550Xnnj4

How JFK’s assassination led to a constitutional amendment | Constitution Center President John F. Kennedy’s death on November 22, 1963 traumatized a nation and led a united Congress to make a key constitutional change, in the form of the 25th amendment.

President John F. Kennedy died #OnThisDay in 1963, traumatizing a nation and leading a united Congress to make a constitutional change: the 25th amendment. 

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