Annual 90-Day Study by Constituting America
994 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOur "90 in 90 Essay Project Academic Studies" on subjects such as the Federalist Papers, the Constitution; the Amendments; the Classics that Inspired the Constitution, the Executive Branch, the country’s past 57 presidential elections, the Supreme Court, the Congress and the states have resulted in over 3,000 essays contributed by over 200 constitutional scholars, historians and elected officials.
This corresponding Podcast features the reading of the daily essay during our 90-Day Study. Our essays have been listened to millions of times. Essays are available at ConstitutingAmerica.org and are archived, searchable and downloadable.
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Essay 40 – February 2, 1848: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Ends Mexican-American War, Annexes West by Dan Morenoff
April 17, 2020 05:11 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBEssay 40 – February 2, 1848: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Ends Mexican-American War, Annexes West by Dan Morenoff Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 44 – March 6, 1857: Dred Scott Decision, Race Whether Free or Slave by Joerg Knipprath
April 16, 2020 06:05 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBEssay 44 – March 6, 1857: Dred Scott Decision, Race Whether Free or Slave by Joerg Knipprath
Essay 43 – May 30, 1854: The Kansas-Nebraska Act is Signed by Scot Faulkner
April 15, 2020 04:25 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBEssay 43 – May 30, 1854: The Kansas-Nebraska Act is Signed by Scot Faulkner Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 42 – March 20, 1854: The Republican Party is Founded by Scot Faulkner
April 14, 2020 05:42 - 10 minutes - 10 MBEssay 42 – March 20, 1854: The Republican Party is Foundedby Scot Faulkner Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 41 – July 14, 1853: United States Navy Commodore Matthew C. Perry Lands in Japan by Daniel A. Cotter
April 13, 2020 04:58 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBEssay 41 – July 14, 1853: United States Navy Commodore Matthew C. Perry Lands in Japan by Daniel A. Cotter Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 39 – January 24, 1848: The Gold Discovery in California by Tony Williams
April 09, 2020 06:41 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBEssay 39 – January 24, 1848: The Gold Discovery in California by Tony Williams Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 38 – May 24, 1844: Samuel Morse Sends the First Telegraph Message by James C. Clinger
April 08, 2020 04:30 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBEssay 38 – May 24, 1844: Samuel Morse Sends the First Telegraph Message by James C. Clinger Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 37 – January 27, 1838: Abraham Lincoln’s Lyceum Address on America’s Survival as a Nation by David F. Forte
April 07, 2020 06:03 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBEssay 37 – January 27, 1838: Abraham Lincoln’s Lyceum Address on America’s Survival as a Nation by David F. Forte Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 36 – April 21, 1836: The Battle of San Jacinto, Mexico Surrenders and Texas is Freed by Tony Williams
April 06, 2020 05:01 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBEssay 36 – April 21, 1836: The Battle of San Jacinto, Mexico Surrenders and Texas is Freed by Tony Williams Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 35 – August 21, 1831: The Nat Turner Slave Rebellion Begins by Daniel A. Cotter
April 03, 2020 03:00 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBEssay 35 – August 21, 1831: The Nat Turner Slave Rebellion Begins by Daniel A. Cotter Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 34 – May 28, 1830: President Andrew Jackson Signs the Indian Removal Act by James S. Humphreys
April 02, 2020 21:06 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MBEssay 34 – May 28, 1830: President Andrew Jackson Signs the Indian Removal Act by James S. Humphreys Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 33 – March 4, 1829: Andrew Jackson is Inaugurated U.S. President and the Democratic Party is Formalized by Gary Porter
April 01, 2020 07:35 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBEssay 33 – March 4, 1829: Andrew Jackson is Inaugurated U.S. President and the Democratic Party is Formalized by Gary Porter Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 32 – October 26, 1825: The Erie Canal is Completed by Gary Porter
March 31, 2020 06:13 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBEssay 32 – October 26, 1825: The Erie Canal is Completed by Gary Porter Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 31 – December 2, 1823: The Monroe Doctrine for U.S. Foreign Policy is Issued by Joshua Schmid
March 30, 2020 04:12 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBEssay 31 – December 2, 1823: The Monroe Doctrine for U.S. Foreign Policy is Issued by Joshua Schmid Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 30 – February 22, 1819: The Adams-Onis Treaty Cedes Florida to the United States by David Head
March 27, 2020 05:01 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBEssay 30 – February 22, 1819: The Adams-Onis Treaty Cedes Florida to the United States by David Head Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 29 – September 13-14, 1814: Francis Scott Key Writes America’s National Anthem by Tony Williams
March 26, 2020 05:01 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBEssay 29 – September 13-14, 1814: Francis Scott Key Writes America’s National Anthem by Tony Williams Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 28 - May 14, 1804: Lewis and Clark Begin Exploration of the Missouri River – Guest Essayist: James C. Clinger
March 25, 2020 06:51 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBEssay 28 - May 14, 1804: Lewis and Clark Begin Exploration of the Missouri River – Guest Essayist: James C. Clinger Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 27 – April 30, 1803: The Louisiana Purchase Treaty Was Signed in Paris, Growing the United States by Gary Porter
March 24, 2020 04:36 - 8 minutes - 7.33 MBEssay 27 – April 30, 1803: The Louisiana Purchase Treaty Was Signed in Paris, Growing the United States by Gary Porter Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 26 – July 11, 1798: United States Officially Establishes U.S. Marine Corps, a necessary Force for Freedom by Jeanne McKinney
March 23, 2020 08:10 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBEssay 26 – July 11, 1798: United States Officially Establishes U.S. Marine Corps, a necessary Force for Freedom by Jeanne McKinney Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 25 – March 14, 1794: Eli Whitney Receives a Patent for His Invention of the Cotton Gin by Joshua Schmid
March 20, 2020 06:27 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBEssay 25 – March 14, 1794: Eli Whitney Receives a Patent for His Invention of the Cotton Gin by Joshua Schmid Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 24 – May 17, 1792: The Buttonwood Agreement and the New York Stock Exchange by John Steele Gordon
March 19, 2020 08:36 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBEssay 24 – May 17, 1792: The Buttonwood Agreement and the New York Stock Exchange by John Steele Gordon Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 23 – Ratifying a Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution by Gary Porter
March 18, 2020 07:40 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBEssay 23 – Ratifying a Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution by Gary Porter Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 22 - December 15, 1791: Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution Are Ratified by James D. Best
March 17, 2020 06:30 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBEssay 22 - December 15, 1791: Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution Are Ratified by James D. Best Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 21 – August 4, 1790: Debt Plan of Alexander Hamilton, America’s First Chief Operations Officer, Becomes Law by Scot Faulkner
March 16, 2020 05:54 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBEssay 21 – August 4, 1790: Debt Plan of Alexander Hamilton, America’s First Chief Operations Officer, Becomes Law by Scot Faulkner Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 20 – August 4, 1790: Alexander Hamilton’s Debt Plan and the Foundation for American Capitalism by Tony Williams
March 14, 2020 02:32 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBEssay 20 – August 4, 1790: Alexander Hamilton’s Debt Plan and the Foundation for American Capitalism by Tony Williams Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 19 – Birth of the United States Army by Craig Bruce Smith
March 12, 2020 07:01 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBEssay 19 – Birth of the United States Army by Craig Bruce Smith Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 18 – April 30, 1789: Inauguration of George Washington as First President by Joerg Knipprath
March 11, 2020 07:27 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBEssay 18 – April 30, 1789: Inauguration of George Washington as First President by Joerg Knipprath Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 17 – September 17, 1787: Approval of the U.S. Constitution, Sent to the States for Ratification by James D. Best
March 10, 2020 06:33 - 7 minutes - 6.76 MBEssay 17 – September 17, 1787: Approval of the U.S. Constitution, Sent to the States for Ratification by James D. Best Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 16 – The Northwest Ordinance and American Ideals by Tony Williams
March 09, 2020 06:46 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBEssay 16 – The Northwest Ordinance and American Ideals by Tony Williams Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 15 – July 13, 1787: Northwest Ordinance Provides a Process for Forming New States by Joerg Knipprath
March 06, 2020 08:17 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBEssay 15 – July 13, 1787: Northwest Ordinance Provides a Process for Forming New States by Joerg Knipprath Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 14 – Humble Statesman: How George Washington’s Selfless Resignation… by Val Crofts
March 05, 2020 07:45 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBEssay 14 – Humble Statesman: How George Washington’s Selfless Resignation… by Val Crofts Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 13 - December 23, 1783: George Washington Resigns His Military Commission by Gary Porter
March 04, 2020 07:49 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MBEssay 13 - December 23, 1783: George Washington Resigns His Military Commission by Gary Porter Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 12 – October 19, 1781: British Surrender at Yorktown, Effectively Ending the Revolutionary War by Gary Porter
March 03, 2020 08:23 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBEssay 12 – October 19, 1781: British Surrender at Yorktown, Effectively Ending the Revolutionary War by Gary Porter Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 11 – July 9, 1778: States Begin Signing the Articles of Confederation by Joerg Knipprath
March 02, 2020 07:20 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBEssay 11 – July 9, 1778: States Begin Signing the Articles of Confederation by Joerg Knipprath Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 10 – October 17, 1777 British Surrender at Saratoga: Turning Point of the American Revolutionary War by The Honorable David L. Robbins
February 28, 2020 18:26 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MBEssay 10 – October 17, 1777 British Surrender at Saratoga: Turning Point of the American Revolutionary War by The Honorable David L. Robbins Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 9 – Apple of Gold: The Declaration of Independence and American Principles by Tony Williams
February 27, 2020 09:12 - 10 minutes - 10 MBEssay 9 – Apple of Gold: The Declaration of Independence and American Principles by Tony Williams Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 8 – July 4, 1776: Congress Adopts the Declaration of Independence by Joerg Knipprath
February 26, 2020 08:09 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBEssay 8 – July 4, 1776: Congress Adopts the Declaration of Independence by Joerg Knipprath Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 7 – October 13, 1775: Birth of the United States Navy by Jeff Truitt
February 25, 2020 19:44 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBEssay 7 – October 13, 1775: Birth of the United States Navy by Jeff Truitt Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 6 – April 19, 1775 Battles of Lexington & Concord, American Revolution Begins by David B. Kopel
February 24, 2020 21:40 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBEssay 6 – April 19, 1775 Battles of Lexington & Concord, American Revolution Begins by David B. Kopel Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 5 – May 28, 1754: Battle of Jumonville Glen, French & Indian War by Craig Bruce Smith
February 24, 2020 09:16 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBEssay 5 – May 28, 1754: Battle of Jumonville Glen, French & Indian War by Craig Bruce Smith Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 4 – Signing of the Mayflower Compact on November 11, 1620 by Joerg Knipprath
February 20, 2020 07:34 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBEssay 4 – Signing of the Mayflower Compact on November 11, 1620 by Joerg Knipprath Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
ESSAY 3 – July 30, 1619: Virginia House of Burgesses Convenes by Gary Porter
February 19, 2020 08:40 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBESSAY 3 – July 30, 1619: Virginia House of Burgesses Convenes by Gary Porter Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 2 – Enterprising Colony, Settling of Jamestown May 14, 1607 by Tony Williams
February 18, 2020 06:05 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBEssay 2 – Enterprising Colony, Settling of Jamestown May 14, 1607 by Tony Williams Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 1 - Recovering Our Legacy - The Many Uses Of The American Past by Dr. Wilfred McClay
February 13, 2020 19:21 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBEssay 1 - Recovering Our Legacy - The Many Uses Of The American Past by Dr. Wilfred McClay Constituting America's 90 Day Study - In the Course of Human Events: A 90 Day Study of Important Dates in American History That Shaped the United States and Changed the World
Essay 127 – Public Lands & Federal Government’s “Duty To Dispose” – Andrew Langer
January 03, 2020 07:06 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MBEssay 127 – Public Lands & Federal Government’s “Duty To Dispose” – Andrew Langer by Constituting America
Essay 126 – Conclusion- The States And The Union – Will Morrisey
December 19, 2019 22:22 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBEssay 126 – Conclusion- The States And The Union – Will Morrisey by Constituting America
Essay 124 – How State Legislatures Work…(Part 2)– James C. Clinger & J. Drew Seib
December 17, 2019 05:38 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBEssay 124 – How State Legislatures Work…(Part 2)– James C. Clinger & J. Drew Seib by Constituting America
Essay 123–How State Legislatures Work In American Govt Part 1 –James C. Clinger & J. Drew Seib
December 16, 2019 00:25 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBEssay 123–How State Legislatures Work In American Govt Part 1 –James C. Clinger & J. Drew Seib by Constituting America
Essay 122 – Oklahoma, November 16, 1907- Forty - Sixth…States – Wilfred M. McClay
December 10, 2019 05:52 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBEssay 122 – Oklahoma, November 16, 1907- Forty - Sixth…States – Wilfred M. McClay by Constituting America
Essay 121 – Utah- Unique Among States – Brad Bergford
November 02, 2019 01:49 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MBEssay 121 – Utah- Unique Among States – Brad Bergford by Constituting America