Will be featured in our new season of landmark cases, which begins tomorrow. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the National Constitution center. Beautiful. That is so inspiring. Wonderful live cspan audience, you can see that the great members of the National Constitution center are inspired i this nonpartisan mission of constitutional education and believe it is crucially important for citizens to educate themselves about the constitution so american democracy can thrive. In this mission, we are so excited to be partners with cspan. We have a wonderful collaboration. Landmark cases, which describes the human stories behind some of the most Important Supreme Court cases of all times. That series was inspired by the comments of Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg at the National Constitution center a few years ago, where she said how inspiring it would be to hear those stories so people can relate to the cases. Series was such a success that by popular demand we are launching tonight
Supreme Court Justice sonya sotomayor. [applause] kathryn fitz. [applause] and Supreme Court publications director. Claire kurtzman. [applause] it is now my privilege to introduce the Board Certified cardiologist, jazz musician, and former president of Cornell University and university of iowa. He is interested in learning and most importantly, it he is a pescatarian. Thank you for the introduction and thank you on behalf of the American People for the great job you do. So innovative and creative. This is an amazing museum. [applause] and especially in such an interesting election year, we appreciate all you and your colleagues are doing to share so many aspects of america. Esteemed colleagues and friends, welcome to this unique opportunity to find out more about the highest court in the landing and how its members have worked together. The Supreme Court and the smithsonian have long had close ties. Since the 19 century, the chief justice is served as the smithsonian board of regents.