Wonng of the constitution the Pulitzer Prize in history in 1996. Writetinues to research, and speak prolifically. The principal area of research are the areas of the revolution and constitution. Practice and theory of James Madison and the knowledge inrical constitutional litigation. He is the author of six books. Most recently revolutionaries a new history of invention of america the finalist for the George Washington prize. His other publications include James Madison and the creation of the American Republic and declaring rights a brief documents among others. Rakove is a member of the academy of arters and signs, the American Philosophical Society and past president of society for the history of the early American Republic. B. A. Fromhis happeford and ph. D. From harvard university. Following his remarks at approximately 3 00, i will come questions welcome which dr. Rakove will then take from the audience. Those,are thinking about you will also be wanting to think about making your
Moderated by its president , jeffrey rosen. Welcome to the National Constitution center. I am jeffrey rosen, president and ceo. It is so great to welcome you back to the keynote Opening Event of our blockbuster fall season. The National Constitution center is the only institution in america started by congress to disseminate information about the constitution on a nonpartisan basis. And we are about to be transformed by the opening at the end of october of a new gallery displaying one of the 12 surviving original copies of the bill of rights. This is the first time that an original copy of the bill of rights is returning to philadelphia in 200 years. It will be enjoying the new gallery with rare copies of the declaration of independence and the constitution. Making us one of the only institutions in america to display these three documents in one place. This will be the anchor for an incredible forum of debates and panels and podcasts about the bill of rights and i hope you will join u
Welcome to the National Constitution center. I am jeffrey rosen, president and ceo. It is so great to welcome you back to the keynote Opening Event of our blockbuster fall season. The National Constitution center is the only institution in america started by congress to disseminate information about the constitution on a nonpartisan basis. And we are about to be transformed by the opening at the end of october of a new gallery displaying one of the 12 surviving original copies of the bill of rights. This is the first time that an original copy of the bill of rights is returning to philadelphia in 200 years. It will be enjoying the new gallery with rare copies of the declaration of independence and the constitution. Making us one of the only institutions in america to display these three documents in one place. This will be the anchor for an incredible forum of debates and panels and podcasts about the bill of rights and i hope you will join us for all of them. I cannot help plugging th
Then to the keystone xl pipeline. On friday the house approved construction, the senate is expected to vote tomorrow. The bill is backed by louisiana democratic senator who is facing a runoff next month. If the bill passes, will obama veto it . We will speak to naomi klein, author of, this changes everything capitalism vs. The climate. You look at obama who for three years has been spinning his wheels over the keystone xl pipeline. You just cant bring himself to just say no to this project that now has so many liabilities and isnt necessary to fuel the u. S. Economy, but it just seems like the word no cant seem to escape his mouth. And then meltdown terror at the top of the world. We will hear the story of seven american hikers who win on a Wilderness Adventure the polar bear country in Canadas Arctic tundra. Everything changed about polar bears for me. Polar bears have become such an icon for global warming, but they are cute and adorable and furry and that is not who they are. They a
To take executive action on immigration, we will go to chicago to speak with a mother and daughter who could be directly impacted. Then to the keystone xl pipeline. On friday the house approved construction, the senate is expected to vote tomorrow. The bill is backed by louisiana democratic senator who is facing a runoff next month. If the bill passes, will obama veto it . We will speak to naomi klein, author of, this changes everything capitalism vs. The climate. You look at obama who for three years has been spinning his wheels over the keystone xl pipeline. You just cant bring himself to just say no to this project that now has so many liabilities and isnt necessary to fuel the u. S. Economy, but it just seems like the word no cant seem to escape his mouth. And then meltdown terror at the top of the world. We will hear the story of seven american hikers who win on a Wilderness Adventure the polar bear country in Canadas Arctic tundra. Everything changed about polar bears for me. Pol