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Teaching the relevancy of the U.S. Constitution and the principles of self-governance inherent in our founding documents.

OUR NEW TALK SHOW!

American Exceptionalism – How and Why It Matters Featuring Constituting America Founder, Actress Janine Turner. Episodes now available on ROKU, YouTube, Apple, and Spotify.

Constitutional Chats Podcast

Join us Tuesdays at 2pm ET for live podcasts with Constitutional experts. Hosted by Janine Turner, Cathy Gillespie and students: Jorne Gilbert, and Jewel Gilbert.

Our Reach | Our Impact

Constituting America has engaged millions of Americans both online and via the national media, through promotion of our winners’ songs, PSA’s and short films, and through our national school speaking program.

174 Million

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4 Million

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100,000

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86,930

Students & Adults via 1,632 speeches
Constituting America Classroom Speeches

All of this has been possible by generous supporters like you; people who understand the importance and relevance of the U.S. Constitution, and recognize its educational value across a broad spectrum of ages, interests, and educational levels. Please consider a tax deductible contribution so that we can continue this important work.

History Holds the Key to the Future

2024 Study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America

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Essay 74: Why Americans Are So Restless In The Midst Of Their Prosperity (Vol. 2 Pt. 2 Ch. 13)

Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859) was a Frenchman, and one of the most important European social and political thinkers of the nineteenth century. Yet his most famous work was about America, which he visited for nine months in 1831, and then analyzed in his book Democracy in America (1835-40). He saw the United States as a pioneering nation moving in the front ranks of human history. In America, one could gaze upon “the image of democracy itself, of its penchants, its character, its prejudices, its passions”—and having so gazed, could perhaps take away lessons that would allow leaders in his own country to deal more intelligently and effectively with the democratic changes coming to Europe. 

He was firmly convinced that the movement toward greater social equality—which is what he meant by the word “democracy”—represented an inescapable feature of the modern age. And he was in favor of it. There would be no going back. But he also saw some downsides to democracy and insisted on pointing them out. His chapter on “Why the Americans Show Themselves so Restive in the Midst of Their Well-Being” is a perfect illustration of his position. 

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Programs and Initiatives

The George Washington Speaking Initiative

1,632 interactive speeches to 86,930 students & adults in 28 states

Our online 90-Day studies cover such topics as The Federalist Papers; The Constitution; The Amendments; The Classics That Inspired the Constitution; Presidential Elections in History; The Executive Branch; The Congress; The Supreme Court, and much more!

We thank Americana Corner’s Preserving America Grant Program for making a portion of this program possible.

Clips For the Classroon

Students educating students… and scholars too! Sponsored by Constituting America.

Join Our Book Club

The Constituting America Book Club features books for all ages! Join us for discussion in our Book Club Facebook Group and in Live Zooms!

We the Future Contest

Win up to $5,000, meet a Constitutional mentor, celebrity career mentors on our Winner Mentor Trip, national exposure and more! Entries due May 31, 2024.

Our Impact

We are the only organization that utilizes the movies, music, and television with the kids’ own works, to inspire Americans of all ages to learn about the U.S. Constitution.

Our mission is to utilize the culture and multi-media outreach such as television, music, film, internet, and social media to reach, educate and inform America’s adults and students about the importance of the U.S. Constitution and the foundation it sets forth regarding our freedoms and rights.

Our multi-tiered approach features a contest for kids, a school speaking program, weekly podcasts, academic forums with Constitutional Scholars, and national promotion of our winners’ works–impacting the culture with the Constitution.

Thank You to Our Donors

Constituting America wishes to thank the generous donors who make our projects possible! Constituting America is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization. As a public charity under Section 501(c)(3), contributions are tax deductible. Click here to view our most recent Annual Report. Click here to support our Constitution Education Programs, powered by YOU!

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