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Featuring discussions with policymakers, practitioners, and partners in civic education on the vital role of universal civic learning in our democracy.
Featuring discussions with policymakers, practitioners, and partners in civic education on the vital role of universal civic learning in our democracy.

To celebrate National Civics Day on October 27, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will join forces with the Partnership for American Democracy, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Karsh Institute for Democracy at the University of Virginia, and Our Common Purpose at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for "Our Civics: Safeguarding Our Democracy." The program will feature discussions with policymakers, practitioners, and our partners in civic education on the vital role of universal civic learning in our democracy.

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Susan B. Anthony: Is it a crime for a Citizen of the United States to Vote?
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Margaret Chase Smith's "Declaration of Conscience" Speech
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June 1, 1950
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President Eisenhower on Love and Mutual Respect
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President Kennedy's Inaugural Address
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President Kennedy Establishes the Peace Corps
John F. Kennedy described the enriching benefits and long lasting impact of Peace Corps.
March 1, 1961
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech
Martin Luther King, Jr. called the country to act on the issue of racial injustice.
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President Nixon on the Essence of Freedom
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Rep. Barbara Jordan on Her Belief in the Constitution
Barbara Jordan emphasized her trust in the Constitution.
July 24, 1974
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President Ford on the Rule of the People
Gerald Ford justified to the people that the American democratic system works as he spoke of restoring the nation after the Watergate scandal.
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Reagan on the American Spirit
Ronald Reagan spoke about how service is ingrained in the history of the United States, and how a dedication to giving back should be restored.
July 17, 1980
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President Carter: "Human Rights Invented America."
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January 14, 1981
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President Reagan on the Infrastructure of Democracy
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June 8, 1982
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President George H.W. Bush on Timeless American Values
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