history

Traces the origins of the Fourth Amendment, which speaks of citizens' rights in the matter of search and seizure.

Studies the historical origins of provisions of the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees certain rights of trial to persons accused of crimes.

Discusses the origins and provisions of the Ninth Amendment, which protects "unenumerated" rights, or rights not listed in the Constitution.

Studies the historical origins of provisions of the First Amendment, which guarantees the freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, and the press.

Studies the historical origins of provisions of the Eighth Amendment, which guards against excessive bail and fines and cruel and unusual punishments.

Examines the provisions of the Tenth Amendment, which speaks of the powers of the Federal government in relation to the powers of individual states and the people.

An analysis of American attitudes toward religion, politics, science, nature, and culture in the early nineteenth century.

A portrait of Washington, D.C. during the days of World War II.