Congress, Political Parties and Polarization
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted a discussion on Congress, political parties, and polarization from the time of… read more
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted a discussion on Congress, political parties, and polarization from the time of America’s founding through the Civil War to today. Speakers included historians Edward Ayers and Joanne Freeman, and political scientist Norman Ornstein. This event took place online due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the National Constitution Center provided the video. close
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