Roughly 6 million women went to work during World War II, memorialized by the poster depicting Rosie the Riveter. More than eight decades later, around two dozen so-called Rosies gathered at the Capitol on Wednesday to receive the Congressional Gold Medal.
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#OnThisDay in 1789, the First Congress under our current Constitution meets in its first joint session in New York and undertook an important order of business: confirming George Washington’s election as president.

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Carol Berkin unpacks how Alexander Hamilton envisioned representative government on #WeThePeoplePodcast .

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Celebrating 60 years, Wawa invites visitors to enjoy free admission to National Constitution Center on April 16, along with an array of Philly-fun festivities! ow.ly/SY7z50R8N7R

This is your last chance to nominate a high school junior or senior.

The Reagan Leadership Medal is one of the most distinguished awards for high school juniors and seniors in America-and you have the opportunity to nominate a deserving student today!

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April is #NationalPoetryMonth . How have poets and poetry—from John Milton to Mercy Otis Warren and Phillis Wheatley—influenced the Constitution and America’s core democratic principles?

Watch this #AmericasTownHall program to learn more: ow.ly/mqI550R5NYo

This week on #WeThePeoplePodcast , Justice Stephen G. Breyer discusses why he chose pragmatism, not textualism in conversation with NCC President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen.

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#SCOTUS Justice Stephen G. Breyer (ret.) talks with NCC President Jeffrey Rosen during #AmericasTownHall about the approach judges take when interpreting the #USConstitution for a case.

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Justice Stephen G. Breyer speaks on #AmericasTownHall with NCC President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen about the words of the Constitution applying to a changing world.

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#SCOTUS Justice Stephen G. Breyer (ret.) is on stage now with NCC President Jeffrey Rosen, unveiling his new book “Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism.”

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NEWS: A major portion of the papers of Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, consisting of approximately 600 containers, opened for research this week in the Library's Manuscript Division! go.loc.gov/t4jn50QRsnB

Looking forward to our Civic Learning Week event tonight! Join us and our partner organizations to learn about opportunities for teacher engagement and collaboration. #NCCed constitutioncenter.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Does anyone know a children’s book illustrator? Need someone good for a children’s book I’ve been working on!

Julie Silverbrook, NCC’s VP of Civic Ed speaks on the state of civic education for KYW Newsradio - NOW ON 103.9 FM!.

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#OnThisDay in 1789, the Constitution has its first official day in business.

The first modern Congress convened in New York City at Federal Hall—but not enough people showed up. Learn more about the U.S. government’s start under its new Constitution: ow.ly/e9Si50QK8Qa

Some professional news. After nearly 4 wonderful years at iCivics, I will be joining the National Constitution Center as their new VP for civic education. Looking forward to working with this amazing team to increase civic and constitutional knowledge!

Funeral services for iCivics founder Justice Sandra Day O'Connor will be held today at 11 am ET at Washington National Cathedral and livestreamed for the public. We are honored to be part of her storied life and to carry forth her legacy and commitment to civic education. bit.ly/3Ro2jN1

#OnThisDay in 1783, George Washington bid farewell to his officers in the long room of @FrauncesTavern in New York City at the end of the Revolutionary War.

Read about the tavern owner, and Washington's steward, Samuel Fraunces: bit.ly/3Mxo637

From the Supreme Court's website, a picture of yesterday's customary draping of the courtroom doors to commemorate Justice O'Connor.

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We at iCivics are honored and humbled to carry Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s commitment to and passion for civic education forward into the future.