Interpreting the Constitution
Scholars Wilfred Codrington III and Charles Kesler discussed two interpretations of the Constitution - the original intent of the Founders versus… read more
Scholars Wilfred Codrington III and Charles Kesler discussed two interpretations of the Constitution - the original intent of the Founders versus viewing the Constitution as a living document. Mr. Codrington is the author of The People’s Constitution and Mr. Kesler is the author of Crisis of Two Constitutions. The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted this virtual event. close
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