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A salute to the four Founding Fathers born in Ireland | Constitution Center When the Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia in 1787, half of its foreign-born delegates were born in Ireland. For St. Patrick’s Day, here’s a look at these forgotten figures.

Happy #StPatricksDay! Did you know that four of America’s Founding Fathers were born in Ireland? ☘️

Check out #ConstitutionDaily to learn about William Paterson, James McHenry, Pierce Butler, and Thomas Fitzsimons.

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Decades after its first deadline, the Equal Rights Amendment is back in the courtroom as plaintiffs demand a federal judge finally recognize it as part of the U.S. Constitution.

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An important date in Supreme Court history for the press | Constitution Center Today is the anniversary of one of the most important decisions in Supreme Court history that affected the civil rights movement and the free speech powers of the press: the case of the New York Times v. Sullivan.

#OnThisDay in 1964, #SCOTUS rules in New York Times v. Sullivan, a case that affected the Civil Rights Movement and defined free speech powers of the press.

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The recent military actions in Iran by Israel and the United States has reignited a simmering constitutional debate: the ability of the president to use military force without prior congressional approval.

#ConstitutionDaily delves in to the War Powers Resolution debate: https://ow.ly/Ch6050Yrijt

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2 weeks ago

On this day, the Supreme Court speaks on the First Amendment | Constitution Center On March 3, 1919, the Supreme Court decided Schenck v. United States, the first in a line of major First Amendment cases to clarify the meaning of “free speech.”

#OnThisDay in 1919, #SCOTUS decides Schenck v. United States, the first in a line of major #FirstAmendment cases clarifying the meaning of free speech.

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On this day, the Articles of Confederation are approved | Constitution Center On this day in 1781, the Articles of Confederation, our first constitution, became the official law of the land. It didn’t last a decade, for some obvious reasons.

#OnThisDay in 1781, the Articles of Confederation, the America’s first national constitution, becomes the law of the land—but it didn’t even last a decade.

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On this day: Term limits for American Presidents | Constitution Center On this day in 1951, the 22nd Amendment was ratified, limiting the number of terms served by the President. The move ended a controversy over Franklin Roosevelt's four elected terms to the White House.

#OnThisDay in 1951, the 22nd Amendment is ratified, limiting the number of terms served by the president—ending the controversy over Franklin Roosevelt’s four terms in the White House.

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How one telegram helped to lead America toward war | Constitution Center On this day in 1917, President Woodrow Wilson learned of a shocking piece of paper that made America’s entry into World War I inevitable. And current research shows the Americans didn’t know everything German diplomats intended.

#OnThisDay in 1917, President Woodrow Wilson learns of a shocking piece of paper that made America’s entry into World War I inevitable, the Zimmerman Telegram.

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3 weeks ago

Fascinating facts about George Washington for his real birthday | Constitution Center The national holiday called Washington's Birthday may have passed, but today is George Washington’s real birthday. Here are interesting facts about the first president, including his wealth, his career as a distiller, and the truth about those teeth.

#OnThisDay in 1732, George Washington is born.

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Douglass, Du Bois, and Garrison and the Search for a More Plural Constitution | Constitution Center National Constitution Center content fellow Trey Sullivan takes a look at the complicated relationship between William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass, and their acutely different perspectives on the place of the Constitution in our society.

How did William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass' perspectives on the place of the Constitution in our society differ?

@constitutioncenter.bsky.social content fellow Trey Sullivan explores this question for #ConstitutionDaily this #BlackHistoryMonth.

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On this day, the Supreme Court rules on vaccines and public health | Constitution Center In the face of future public health emergencies like the Coronavirus, a precedential Supreme Court decision about the government’s power to protect citizens by quarantine and forced vaccinations could receive new interest.

#OnThisDay in 1905, #SCOTUS determines it is constitutional for states to fine residents who refuse to receive smallpox vaccinations in Jacobson v. Massachusetts.

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A controversial executive order leads to internment camps | Constitution Center On this day in 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt issued his most-controversial executive order, an act that sent more than 100,000 people to government-controlled facilities because of their ethnicity.

#OnThisDay in 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt issues an executive order sending 100,000 people to internment camps because of their ethnicity.

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With #SCOTUS’ winter break coming to an end, Marcia Coyle previews the Court’s busy docket and the major cases awaiting decisions this term for #ConstitutionDaily.

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1 month ago

10 people who very nearly became president | Constitution Center Constitution Daily looks at two “what if” scenarios that would have given us 10 different Presidents through history. What factor would have given us Samuel Tilden, Willie Mangum or Aaron Burr as the nation’s leader?

On #PresidentsDay, #ConstitutionDaily looks at two “what if” scenarios that would have given us 10 different presidents through history. What factor would have given us Samuel Tilden, Willie Mangum, or Aaron Burr as the nation’s leader?

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On this day, women first allowed to argue Supreme Court cases | Constitution Center On February 15, 1879, President Rutherford B. Hayes signed a new law that would admit women as members of the Supreme Court bar and allow them to submit and argue cases at the high court.

#OnThisDay in 1879, President Rutherford B. Hayes signs a new law that would admit women as members of the Supreme Court bar and allow them to submit and argue cases at the Court.

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The story behind the Frederick Douglass birthday celebration | Constitution Center On February 14, America will observe the birthday of the iconic Frederick Douglass. While the year of his birth has been narrowed down to two possible candidates, the actual month and day Douglass was born are still unknown.

While the actual date of abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ birth is unknown, Douglass believed he was born #OnThisDay in 1818. #BlackHistoryMonth

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How Abraham Lincoln lost his birthday holiday | Constitution Center It’s Abraham Lincoln’s birthday today, but you wouldn’t know it by watching the number of states that observe the day as a paid holiday.

It’s President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday today, but you wouldn’t know it given the small number of states that observe the day as a paid holiday.

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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.

#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.

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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.

#OnThisDay in 1825, the relatively new 12th Amendment to the Constitution settled the last presidential election decided in the House of Representatives.

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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.

#OnThisDay in 1911, President Ronald Reagan is born in Illinois.

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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.

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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.

#OnThisDay in 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt shocked America by introducing a plan to get favorable votes by expanding #SCOTUS.

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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

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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.

#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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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.

#OnThisDay in 1913, the 16th Amendment is ratified to ensure higher-income people paid taxes.

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On this day, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed | Constitution Center On February 2, 1848 the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in Mexico without President James K. Polk’s knowledge. The United States acquired about 55 percent of Mexico’s territory for $15 million.

#OnThisDay in 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed, and the United States acquires 55% of Mexico’s territory for $15 million.

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Who were the first six Supreme Court justices? | Constitution Center It was on this day in 1790 that the United States Supreme Court opened for business. The court back then bared little resemblance to the current one, but it certainly had some interesting characters.

#OnThisDay in 1790, #SCOTUS opens for business. Back then the Court bore little resemblance to the current one, but it certainly had some interesting characters.

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10 facts about young Franklin D. Roosevelt | Constitution Center Today is the birthday of the only person to run for, and win, the presidency four times: Franklin D. Roosevelt. Here’s a list of 10 facts about FDR— before he was elected President in 1932.

#OnThisDay in 1882, Franklin D. Roosevelt—one of the most consequential presidents in U.S. history and the only person to run for, and win, the presidency four times—is born.

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On this day: The anniversary of Brandeis’ Supreme Court nomination | Constitution Center On January 28, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson nominated attorney Louis Brandeis to the Supreme Court. Although Brandeis is a mostly revered figure today, his battle to get a seat at the Court was ugly and hard-fought

#OnThisDay in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson nominates the successful Boston attorney Louis Brandeis to #SCOTUS.

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A brief history of the annexation of foreign territories by the United States

Recent remarks by President Trump regarding Greenland have revived longstanding constitutional questions about the United States’ power to annex territories.

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