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The Eagleton Center on the American Governor, a Center of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, seeks to promote research and discussion on the varied roles, powers and legacies of governors in the United States in order to inform present and future state executive leadership and enhance historical knowledge and perspective. Learn more about our research and historical archives at governors.rutgers.edu

Today is #Juneteenth. On the anniversary of the executive decree, may we educate ourselves on the rich and complex history of the day: https://lnkd.in/e8tS6iTQ

Learn the words that shaped American history with this revolutionary collection, featuring vocabulary lists for the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and more: https://bit.ly/3uhTpGb

https://lnkd.in/gg3f-RWN Here’s an interesting exploration of masculinities expressed through the four books written by or about the Obama half brothers.

Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee, the sons of Stratford Hall founder Thomas Lee, were the only brothers among the fifty-six signers of the Declaration of Independence. Their older brother Thomas Ludwell Lee was an active member of the Virginia Convention which instructed the Virginia delegation to make the resolution for independence from Great Britain. On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee, senior member of the Virginia delegation to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, presented a three-part resolution, "Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved. That it is expedient forthwith to take the most effectual measures for forming foreign Alliances. That a plan of confederation be prepared and transmitted to the respective Colonies for their consideration and approbation." When Congress reconvened on #OnThisDay (July 2, 1776), it adopted the Lee resolution almost unanimously—New York did not cast a vote. Immediately, Congress began to shape the Declaration document to its final form, which was officially adopted on July 4—the day of its annual celebration in the United States. #stratfordhall #declarationofindependence #history #virginiahistory #historymatters #americanhistory #nnk250 #va250

Did you know that four of our presidents have birthday's in the month of February? Learn more about the history of President's Day here: https://lnkd.in/gtdDyuy9

55 Stories, One Nation: Celebrating July 4th Nearly 250 years ago in Philadelphia, a fledgling America boldly declared independence from Britain to forge what the United States Constitution later deemed "a more perfect Union." Today, we understand that America's story isn't a single narrative but a tapestry woven from diverse histories. It encompasses the struggles and triumphs of countless individuals and communities who have shaped the nation's identity. This Fourth of July, delve into stories from every single state, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, US Virgin Islands, and Guam. By sharing these stories, we honor our civic duty to embrace the full spectrum of American history and preserve the places integral to our collective identity. https://ow.ly/A78350StBSb

Is the British monarchy an essential part of the UK's identity, or is it time for a change? Happy to share my latest research paper available on SSRN which examines the constitutional role of the British monarchy. This research examines the debate over transitioning to a republican system with an elected head of state, assessing the monarchy's constitutional status, media portrayal, and democratic legitimacy. Key Insights: 👑 Constitutional Role: Analysing the monarchy’s place in the UK’s constitutional framework and the arguments for and against a republican system. 📰 Media Portrayal: How media narratives shape public perception and legitimacy of the monarchy. 📊 Public Opinion: Examining how events like the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan’s departure, controversies surrounding Prince Andrew, Duke of York and the Platinum Jubilee impact public sentiment. ⚖️ Legal and Constitutional Barriers: Exploring the challenges to abolishing the monarchy and the limited success of republican movements. This paper aims to provide accessible insights for legal professionals and policymakers, encouraging reflection on a centuries-old institution. I invite anyone to read & share your perspectives. Your feedback is invaluable as it will help refine my thoughts in this field. 📄 Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/eXZT5W4m ↓ Liked this post? Follow me on LinkedIn for more updates on my research! #ConstitutionalLaw #ConstitutionalReform #BritishMonarchy #SSRN

2024 – What Would The American Forefathers Be Thinking And Actioning? It's impossible to say definitively how the Founding Fathers would handle the situation in America in 2024. They operated in a vastly different context, with distinct values, priorities, and political realities. However, we can speculate based on their writings, actions, and the principles they laid out.  Document: https://lnkd.in/gUKeKqTq

What if we take the edit wars on Wikipedia surrounding the death of Elizabeth II as an entryway to understand how freedom emerged as a buzzword on digital media (and far-right politics)? This is what I do in my latest article - published open-access in the Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute - on freedom, authority and authorship online 👇 https://lnkd.in/eYDumwxp