As Easter draws near on April 12, the Jack Miller Center recognizes and examines the impact of Christianity on political thought, the American Founding, and American political development.

Founding father James Madison was born on March 16, 1751 in Port Conway, King George County, Virginia. "Father of the Constitution," he had a significant impact on America's structure of government.

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky. He is best known for his immense impact in leading our nation through a civil war and for ultimately abolishing slavery.

Explore these articles, commentaries, and resources on the African-American experience in honor of Black History Month.

Founding father Alexander Hamilton was born on January 11, 1755/57 in Charlestown, St. Kitts and Nevis. He had a significant impact on the development of the Constitution and the National Treasury.

December 15 marks the 228th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights in 1791.

October 27 marks the 232nd anniversary of the publication of Federalist No. 1 in 1787.

Free Speech Week is celebrated every year during the third week of October. This year, it takes place October 21-27.

July 4 marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.