The Annual Dinner welcomed Akhil Reed Amar (Yale Law), Mary Sarah Bilder (Boston College Law), and Jack N. Rakove (Stanford University) for a conversation exploring the history and legacy of the American founding as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary this year. Moderated by Amar, the panelists examined the drafting and ratification of the Constitution, the evolution of constitutional democracy, the role of historical interpretation in understanding the nation’s founding principles, and the responsibilities of citizens in sustaining a constitutional republic.
America at 250: Reflections on the Nation’s Constitutional Legacy, 2026 Annual Dinner
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