Are there limits to the types of speech we protect? What happens when a publication threatens national security? How do we keep the practice of one religion from impinging on the rights of others? Americans have debated the boundaries of their First Amendment rights since those rights were delineated in the Constitution.
This is a selection of photographs from the Photographic History Collection related to activism, protests, marches, and reform movements.
This is an assortment of photographs from the Photographic History Collection of photographs and photographic objects that include an American flag.
Short oral histories of people connected to Intrepid' s collections , including veterans, a Concorde pilot and the former head of NASA.
First Book and Pizza Hut's Empowering Educators program is a series of free resources designed to support educators in helping their students engage in effective, courageous conversations about race and social justice. We invite you--whether you're an educator, parent, or concerned citizen--to explore the Guidebook on Race & Racism and our digital series. Make yourself […]
Explore objects and archival materials that feature more than 150 years of Presidential history with a Western Pennsylvania connection.
This is the live launch of the Educating for American Democracy initiative.
The intuitive and easy-to-use Citizen You mobile app is designed to foster civic engagement by gamifying everyday civic actions. The FREE app helps bring together citizens of all ages to compete in challenges and earn points for a variety of civic-minded activities including attending local council meetings, helping a neighbor in need, and (most importantly) […]
In the last presidential election, less than half of eligible young people voted. Why? After all, countless initiatives have been launched to register and mobilize these voters. School lectures stress the importance of voting. Celebrities swamp social media with urgent pleas. And in some states, there are even drives to lower the voting age. Why […]
Meet young leaders who are fighting for social justice and equity, founding change-making organizations, and fearlessly speaking their truth.
The story of human and civil rights would not be completed without discussion of the on-going struggle for LGBTQ rights. Therefore, The LGBTQ Institute at The Center was established. The LGBTQ Institute is an integral part of The Center’s global civil and human rights platform, and provides a steady spotlight that helps create a public […]
Perfect for creators of all ages, this activity book is designed to supplement the KCET and JANM’s Watase Media Arts Center co-produced documentary, "Masters of Modern Design: The Art of the Japanese American Experience." These activities—designed to be done at home, offline and with materials lying around the house—are inspired by the legacies of the […]