Slavery and the Constitution
Scholars argued that the U.S. Constitution was an anti-slavery document rather than a pro-slavery one. The panelists explored how various… read more
Scholars argued that the U.S. Constitution was an anti-slavery document rather than a pro-slavery one. The panelists explored how various political groups interpreted the Constitution during antebellum fights over slavery. The Heritage Foundation hosted this event and provided the video. close
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Paul J. Larkin Jr. Senior Legal Research Fellow Heritage Foundation->Center for Legal and Judicial Studies
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Timothy Sandefur Vice President Goldwater Institute->Scharf-Norton Center for Constitutional Litigation
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