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AMERICA’S TOWN HALL

Timely constitutional conversations uniting thought leaders from all sides of the debate

FALL 2016

LIBERTYMEDAL2016

SEPTEMBER 19CEREMONY & GALA RECEPTION

CIVIL RIGHTS ICON ê CONGRESSMAN

JOHN LEWIS 2016 LIBERTY MEDAL RECIPIENT

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Cover image: Monika Bickert of Facebook (center) discusses online speech with Eric Posner (right) and Geoffrey R. Stone (left) of University of Chicago Law School.

Dear Friends,

I’m thrilled to share with you the Fall 2016 lineup for America’s Town Hall! As we prepare for a new Supreme Court Term and race towards Election Day, our mission remains the same — to bring together the leading voices on all sides of the constitutional debates at the center of American life.

In the heart of the presidential campaign, we will seek to put the 2016 election in historical context. In celebration of Constitution Day, we will host a discussion with New York Times Company CEO Mark Thompson on the history of political rhetoric, from FDR to the 2016 election. We will also launch our new free Interactive Constitution app! Later in the season, we will tackle the constitutional visions of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, the future of the Supreme Court, and the media’s role in the 2016 election. Finally, we will assess the constitutional legacy of President Obama, the historical roots of Black Lives Matter, and the relationship between populism and constitutionalism.

We look forward to a series of conversations on America’s Founding, including a Hamilton v. Jefferson debate at Mount Vernon in Virginia and symposia on George Mason and the Declaration of Independence here at the Constitution Center. Our focus on the Founding will culminate in a series of exciting talks on Bill of Rights Day on December 15 — celebrating the 225th anniversary of the Bill of Rights.

We will host discussions with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Linda Greenhouse, leading free speech voice Timothy Garton Ash, Judge David Barron, and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, as well as a conversation on the state of free speech on U.S. university campuses, in partnership with the literary and human rights group, PEN America. On the road, we will host debates in Chicago, Washington D.C., and New York exploring voter ID laws, gerrymandering, and whether to call a constitutional convention. Finally, we will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the 14th Amendment at the National Archives Museum in Washington, D.C.

The National Constitution Center is a private nonprofit whose inspiring work is made possible by our Members. That’s why the greatest access and discounted admission to our Town Hall programming comes with membership. Please join us for as many of these wonderful programs as possible, at the Center or online at constitutioncenter.org.

With appreciation,

Jeffrey Rosen

President & CEO National Constitution Center

FALL PROGRAMS GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Call 215.409.6700 or visit constitutioncenter.org/debate.

The Reluctant Statesman George Mason and the American Tradition of Dissent Free

In a special afternoon symposium, acclaimed historians Linda Monk, Stephen Solomon, David O. Stewart, Ralph Young, and others discuss George Mason — one of the three dissenters of the Constitution— and the role dissent has played in shaping America.

In partnership with

Hillary Clinton v. Donald Trump The Constitutional Stakes $10 Members, teachers & students • $15 Non-members Free for 1787 Members

Conservative and liberal analysts discuss how the two leading presidential candidates interpret the Constitution and where they stand on the most important constitutional questions facing America today.

David Barron The Clash between the President and Congress, 1776 to ISIS Free

First Circuit Court of Appeals Judge David Barron traces the ongoing struggle between America’s presidents and Congress over who has the power to declare and wage war as described in his new book, Waging War.

The Supreme Court in Transition A View from the Frontlines Free

Top legal journalists — Robert Barnes, Lincoln Caplan, and Marcia Coyle — examine the state of a 4-4 Supreme Court in transition and look forward to the differences between a Clinton Court and a Trump Court.

WEDNESDAYOCT 5

12–2:30 P.M.

MONDAYOCT 17

12 P.M.

WEDNESDAYOCT 26

12 P.M.

Alberto Gonzales9/11 from Inside the White House $10 Members, teachers & students • $15 Non-members Free for 1787 Members

Join us as we kickoff the fall season with Alberto Gonzales, former U.S. Attorney General and Counsel to President George W. Bush, for an evening of never-before-told stories behind the controversial decisions made during the crucible of the 9/11 attacks.

In partnership with

Mark Thompson What’s Gone Wrong with the Language of Politics?Free (Includes all Constitution Day observed programming*)

New York Times Company CEO Mark Thompson provides a wide-ranging, provocative examination of free speech and political rhetoric —from FDR and Churchill to Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

*Visit constitutioncenter.org/constitutionday for the full schedule of programming.

The Nixon Court and the Rise of Judicial Conservatism Free

Pulitzer Prize-winning Supreme Court journalist Linda Greenhouse and Rutgers University School of Law Professor Earl Maltz return to the Warren Burger Court years for a look at the rise of the conservative court that still defines the constitutional landscape we live in today.

Timothy Garton AshTen Free Speech Principles for a Connected World Free

Don’t miss internationally acclaimed political writer and Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash in a rare U.S. appearance around his new book, Free Speech — hitting on controversies abroad from censorship in China to Charlie Hebdo.

THURSDAYSEPT 86:30 P.M.

TUESDAYSEPT 27

12 P.M.

WEDNESDAYSEPT 21

12 P.M.

FRIDAYSEPT 16

2 P.M.

TUESDAYOCT 11

12 P.M.

PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE

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Robert Strauss America’s Worst Presidents Free

Michael Gerhardt, Center Scholar-in-Residence, and Robert Strauss, author of Worst. President. Ever., offer an enlightening — and highly entertaining — account of James Buchanan’s presidency and explain how historians rank presidents over time.

The Constitutional Legacy of President Obama Free for 1787 Members • $10 Members, teachers & students $50 Non-members (*Includes an Individual Patriot Membership)

As Obama’s presidency shifts from headlines to history, what will we remember most? Jonathan Chait of New York magazine, Michael Days of the Philadelphia Daily News, and David French and Ramesh Ponnuru of the National Review explore the president’s constitutional legacy.

*Admission includes one ticket (a $15 value) and a National Constitution Center Individual Patriot Membership (a $50 value). Individual Patriot Members receive discounted admission for one person to Town Hall programs and much more! Visit constitutioncenter.org/membership to view all membership levels and benefits.

Black Lives Matter The Next Civil Rights Movement? $10 Members, teachers & students • $15 Non-members Free for 1787 Members

Randall Kennedy, Harvard Law Professor and leading scholar on race,

and others explore the history of Black Lives Matter and its parallels with past civil rights movements.

Populism, Demagogues, and Constitutional Democracy Free

Many voters across America and around the world are frustrated with establishment politics. But is the rising tide of populism a threat to constitutional values? Don’t miss this important conversation with foreign policy expert Robert Kagan, historian Michael Kazin, and law

professor John Yoo.

MONDAYNOV 28

12 P.M.

WEDNESDAYNOV 30

6:30 P.M.

MONDAYDEC 56:30 P.M.

THURSDAYDEC 8

12 P.M.

FALL PROGRAMS

A Declaration of Life and Liberty Invite-only

The Declaration of Independence asserts a right to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.“ But what did the Founders believe to be linked in the ideas of life and liberty? Distinguished speakers come together for a daylong symposium exploring the Declaration’s promise.

In partnership with

The Day After Analyzing the Media’s Role in the 2016 Election $10 Members, teachers & students • $15 Non-members Free for 1787 Members

A day after the votes have been tallied, Todd Brewster of Temple University will sit down with Dylan Byers, senior reporter at CNN, Kathleen Hall Jamieson, director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, Bryan Monroe, former editor of CNNPolitics.com, and other journalism watchers to discuss the performance of the Fourth Estate in the 2016 presidential election.

In partnership with

Rethinking America’s FoundingFree

Michael Klarman, Harvard Law Professor and author of The Framers’ Coup, and Patrick Spero, Director of the American Philosophical Society and editor of The American Revolution Reborn, discuss their new books, putting a human face on America’s Framers and reassessing the clashes that helped define the Founding era.

The State of Campus Free Speech Free

Explore the current challenges around free speech on U.S. university campuses with scholars and activists from all sides of the debate.

In partnership with

WEDNESDAYNOV 96:30 P.M.

THURSDAYNOV 3

2:30 P.M.

MONDAYNOV 14

12 P.M.

THURSDAYNOV 17

7 P.M.

OPEN THROUGH ELECTION DAYExperience Headed to the White House, the only exhibit designed to engage visitors of all ages with the excitement of the election season. Join the race, earn the nomination and win the election as you go from campaign trail to the Oval Office all in one visit.

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Thanks to the support of Pennoni Associates Inc. and The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

FALL PROGRAMS

Includes a book sale

Presented as part of the Center’s election 2016 programming

The National Constitution Center’s onsite Town Hall programs are generously supported by the Paul S. Levy Programming Fund.

BILL OF RIGHTS DAYTHURSDAY | DECEMBER 15

10 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.

$5 (Includes museum admission and access to all Bill of Rights Day programming)

On the 225th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights, don’t miss our annual book festival featuring four back-to-back discussions with

constitutional expert Akhil Reed Amar and other acclaimed authors.

Seating is limited. Advanced registration is highly recommended.

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Call 215.409.6700 or visit constitutioncenter.org/debate.

OPEN THROUGH JANUARY 20

From George Washington to Abraham Lincoln, FDR to Richard Nixon, presidents have been defining and redefining the office while testing the boundaries of presidential power. Discover both key actions by well-known presidents as well as the constitutional legacies of lesser known “forgotten presidents,” and the impact that they all have had while holding our nation’s highest office.

Free with general admission. For tickets, visit constitutioncenter.org or call 215.409.6700.

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GEORGE WASHINGTON’S MOUNT VERNON MOUNT VERNON, VA Hamilton v. Jefferson: A Clash of Constitutional Visions in Washington’s Cabinet

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* These programs are made possible through the support of a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation. The opinions expressed during these programs are those of the program participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation.

JOIN US ON THE ROAD TRAVELING TOWN HALLS

NATIONAL ARCHIVES MUSEUM WASHINGTON, DC The 14th Amendment at 150: Liberty and Equality, Yesterday and Today

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TUESDAYSEPT 27

7 P.M.

THURSDAYDEC 17 P.M.

CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER CHICAGO, IL Resolved: State Voter ID Laws Are Unconstitutional

Sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation*

In partnership with

WEDNESDAYOCT 5

6 P.M.

KAUFMAN MUSIC CENTER NEW YORK, NY IQ2US Debate: Call a Convention to Amend the Constitution

Sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation*

In partnership with

WEDNESDAYDEC 7

6:45 P.M.

MONDAYNOV 14

6 P.M.

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC IQ2US Debate: Gerrymandering Has Destroyed the Political Center

Sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation*

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