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May 21, 2013

Preserving the Constitution

Panelists talked about whether the U.S. Constitution was archaic and inefficient, and whether it should remain the basis for the American system… read more

Panelists talked about whether the U.S. Constitution was archaic and inefficient, and whether it should remain the basis for the American system of government. The Constitution’s supporters argued for preserving the legacy and ideals of the Founding Fathers.

The James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and the Association for the Study of Free Institutions sponsored this event. close

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Hadley P. Arkes Senior Fellow Ethics and Public Policy Center
James W. Ceaser Professor University of Virginia->Wilson (Woodrow) Department of Politics

Robert P. George Founding Director Princeton University->James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions
Sanford V. Levinson Professor University of Texas at Austin->School of Law
Harvey C. Mansfield Professor Harvard University->Government Department
Louis Michael Seidman Professor Georgetown University Law Center

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Princeton University | James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions

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American History TV

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Program ID:: 312792-3
Category:: Public Affairs Event
Format:: Forum
Location:: Princeton, New Jersey, United States
First Aired:: Jul 20, 2013 | 9:30am EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:: Oct 14, 2013 | 1:45am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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Jul 20, 2013 | 9:30am EDT | C-SPAN 3
Jul 22, 2013 | 5:31am EDT | C-SPAN 3
Oct 12, 2013 | 12:45pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Oct 13, 2013 | 5:45am EDT | C-SPAN 3
Oct 14, 2013 | 1:45am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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