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	Classroom Resources Celebrate the signing of our nation's founding document with our latest classroom resources for teaching about the Constitution! Check out a new documentary and lesson plan on freedom of the press. Learn More
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	New Video! Explore the history of this First Amendment right and how it's evolved through the years, leading to the landmark Pentagon Papers case, New York Times v. United States, in which the Supreme Court ruled that prior restraint is unconstitutional. Watch Video
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	Learning From Our Past After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Executive Order 9066 authorized the removal and detention of Americans of Japanese ancestry from the West Coast. Re-released for Constitution Day, this film can help students understand the consequences of stereotyping during times of national tension. Watch Video
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	Preamble Challenge! Join classes across the nation and take the Preamble Challenge on Constitution Day, which will be celebrated on September 16 this year. A free, online Teacher Toolkit for all grade levels is provided when you register. Sign Up
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	Presidency & Voting Find a selection of excellent classroom videos for teaching about the executive branch and voting. Learn More
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	More Great Resources Explore a range of standards-aligned resources for all grade levels from 26 nonprofit, nonpartisan organizations that form the Civics Renewal Network. It's an easy way to find great teaching resources for civics education at one website. Visit Website
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