Constitution of the United States

New Book Calls on States, Local Communities to Improve U.S. History and Civics Education

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

"The importance of a strong U.S. history and civics curriculum cannot be overstated.

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  • "The importance of a strong U.S. history and civics curriculum cannot be overstated.
  • It's long past time for states and local communities to take an active role in recommitting to history and civics instruction."
  • The book calls for a bottom-up approach and delves into recommendations for state and community leaders to reform U.S. history and civics standards.
  • "Our book urges states to adopt U.S. history and civics curriculum that will equip students with the knowledge they need to be informed participants of our democracy."

Lonestar Data Holdings Inc. to Make History by Transmitting US Declaration to the Moon for Pioneering Disaster Recovery Test

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lonestar Data Holdings Inc. (Lonestar), a trailblazer in data storage and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), is set to embark on an unprecedented journey to the Moon with Intuitive Machines, marking an historic milestone in data preservation. As a commercial customer of Intuitive Machines and their NOVA C lunar lander, Lonestar will transmit the US Declaration of Independence to the lunar surface as the first document in history to be digitally stored there.

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  • This is a key test of Lonestar's lunar data centers concept for Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS).
  • The groundbreaking test, a testament to Lonestar's innovative approach to data management, aims to showcase the capabilities of its Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) and data centers on the Moon.
  • The test will involve transmitting the US Declaration of Independence during the transit to the Moon, in orbit around the Moon, and to the lunar surface.
  • Lonestar Data Holdings Inc. invites the public and media to join them on this remarkable journey as they transmit the US Declaration of Independence to the Moon, marking a historic milestone in the realm of data storage and disaster recovery.

Judge J. Michael Luttig and Elizabeth A. Luttig Loan Rare Copy of the Federalist Papers to the National Constitution Center

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Monday, September 25, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Constitution Center just announced that Judge J. Michael Luttig and Mrs. Elizabeth A. Luttig have acquired and will loan to the National Constitution Center in perpetuity a first-edition, two-volume set of The Federalist, widely considered to be the most important commentary on the Constitution of the United States and America's most significant contribution to political theory.

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  • Judge and Mrs. Luttig have also acquired and will loan to the National Constitution Center a rare original printing of the Acts of the First Session of the First Congress, for display with The Federalist in a new gallery.
  • These historically significant volumes from the Founding period will inspire visitors to the National Constitution Center for generations to come."
  • The National Constitution Center just opened the new First Amendment gallery on September 6—the first in a series of new galleries.
  • Additional details and photos of the artifacts are available on the National Constitution Center website, ConstitutionCenter.org .

Trump indicted in Jan. 6 case – but his 3 upcoming trials may not keep him off the campaign trail

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

The U.S. Constitution protects defendants’ rights to be present at their criminal trials, prohibiting the government from holding trials against a defendant in the defendant’s absence.

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  • The U.S. Constitution protects defendants’ rights to be present at their criminal trials, prohibiting the government from holding trials against a defendant in the defendant’s absence.
  • This rule differentiates the United States from other democracies that allow criminal trials to be held in the absence of the accused.
  • For example, Italy tried and convicted Amanda Knox without her presence in Italy for the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher.
  • And in federal prosecutions, a federal rule of criminal procedure appears to require the defendant to attend the entire trial.

Trump indicted in Jan. 6 case — but his 3 upcoming trials may not keep him off the campaign trail

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

The U.S. Constitution protects defendants’ rights to be present at their criminal trials, prohibiting the government from holding trials against a defendant in the defendant’s absence.

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  • The U.S. Constitution protects defendants’ rights to be present at their criminal trials, prohibiting the government from holding trials against a defendant in the defendant’s absence.
  • This rule differentiates the United States from other democracies that allow criminal trials to be held in the absence of the accused.
  • For example, Italy tried and convicted Amanda Knox without her presence in Italy for the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher.
  • And in federal prosecutions, a federal rule of criminal procedure appears to require the defendant to attend the entire trial.

"We the People, a Summer Celebration" Honors America's Invisible History at President James Madison's Montpelier

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

MONTPELIER STATION, Va., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Montpelier Foundation (TMF) and Montpelier Descendants Committee (MDC) announced We the People: a Summer Celebration at Montpelier.

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  • MONTPELIER STATION, Va., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Montpelier Foundation (TMF) and Montpelier Descendants Committee (MDC) announced We the People: a Summer Celebration at Montpelier.
  • This free, family-friendly community event kicks off a multi-year memorialization project honoring American history and the formerly enslaved communityauthor at James Madison's Montpelier.
  • Montpelier is a place where everyone can come and see their history on display.
  • "Montpelier is a place where everyone can come and see their history on display," said Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Board Chair of TMF, and Rev.

Old Glory Bank Announces Mission Statement

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Old Glory Bank has customers in all 50 states and is your hometown bank, regardless of where you call home.

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  • Old Glory Bank has customers in all 50 states and is your hometown bank, regardless of where you call home.
  • Old Glory Bank proudly announces its Mission Statement — the US Constitution, which was adopted in 1788 and amended over the years, most notably by the Bill of Rights.
  • Lawfully exercising your First and Second Amendment rights is not criminal activity.”
    If the government requests that Old Glory Bank punish or cancel a customer for lawfully attending a protest, Old Glory Bank confirms it will not comply.
  • If the government requests that Old Glory Bank cancel a customer for participating in the American lifestyle and using fossil fuels and lawful firearms, Old Glory Bank states it will not comply.

Docuseries ‘The Warrior Class,’ Hosted by Emmy-Award Winning Combat Veteran Patrick J. Murphy, Airing Nationally This Memorial Day Weekend

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Friday, May 26, 2023

‘The Warrior Class” uncovers the military’s distinct American story at a time when the civilian-military divide is bigger than ever before.

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  • ‘The Warrior Class” uncovers the military’s distinct American story at a time when the civilian-military divide is bigger than ever before.
  • The program closes that gap with in-depth storytelling and never-before-heard accounts from top business, political, and professional leaders of today.
  • The airing of ‘The Warrior Class’ follows Muphy’s Emmy-award-winning production of NBC’s Side by Side: The Hero Nurses of COVID.
  • Secretary Patrick J. Murphy is available for live interviews to talk about the Warrior Class, Memorial Day and give a preview of the great American leaders he’s interviewed for ‘The Warrior Class.’

Greenberg: Reparations Plan Ludicrous, Shocking

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Monday, February 6, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Richie Greenberg, San Francisco community activist today slammed the latest Reparations Plan submitted by a special committee for consideration by the mayor and Board of Supervisors (City Council). Hearings on the controversial plan begin this week.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Richie Greenberg, San Francisco community activist today slammed the latest Reparations Plan submitted by a special committee for consideration by the mayor and Board of Supervisors (City Council).
  • The San Francisco Reparations Plan flies in the face of law, namely the US Constitution's 14th Amendment and California Prop 209.
  • The 60-page plan is produced by the special reparations committee and submitted for consideration by the San Francisco Human Rights Commission.
  • Greenberg has created RejectThePlan.com , a website detailing the Reparations Plan's proposals, a copy of the plan for download, and commentary with his rationale for rejection.

ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW NAMED THE BENJAMIN L. CRUMP COLLEGE OF LAW

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Saturday, February 4, 2023

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Feb. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, February 8, the College of Law at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida, will become the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law.

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  • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Feb. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, February 8, the College of Law at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida, will become the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law.
  • Feb. 8, the College of Law at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida, will become the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law.
  • "The naming of the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law at St. Thomas University is the latest step in an effort to encourage bridge-building among the legal profession, law enforcement, and our communities," said David A. Armstrong, J.D., President of St. Thomas University.
  • "It is a privilege to be a part of the St. Thomas University legacy through the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law.