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Twelve Failed Constitutional Amendments That Could Have Reshaped American History

These proposals sought to change the United States' name, abolish the presidency and the vice presidency, and set a limit on ...

'We the People' explores the history and complexities of the U.S. Constitution

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S. historian Jill Lepore about her new book, "We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution." ...