Celebrate Constitution Day at Wells Library

Show your enthusiasm about the foundation of our democracy by participating in a full day of events at Wells Library.

When:  Monday, September 18, 2006

Where:  All events are in Room E174 (between the glass doors on the south side)

Events:

The Constitution and Division of Powers I
Video and discussion: Executive Privilege and Delegation of Powers

Can the President's conversations with advisors remain secret when Congress demands to know what was said? Congresswoman Barbara Mikulski, former President Gerald Ford, and Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox bring first-hand experience to this topic.

Facilitated by Kate Cruikshank, Political Papers Specialist
10-11:30 a.m.

The Constitution and Division of Powers II
Video and discussion: War Powers and Covert Action

If the president, as commander in chief, decides to declare war, can Congress restrain him? Debating the issue are former President Gerald Ford, former CIA deputy director Bobby Inman, former secretary of state Edmund Muskie, and others.

Facilitated by Kate Cruikshank, Political Papers Specialist
12-1:30 p.m.  
Rain Location: E251

America is Invited: General Colin Powell to Lead the Nation in Reciting The Preamble to the Constitution
General Colin Powell will lead the country in a coordinated, nationwide recitation of the Preamble to the United States Constitution.
2-2:15 p.m.

The Constitution and Selection of the President
Video and discussion: Nomination, Election, and Succession of the President

A tangled web of issues is involved in electing a president. Edmund Muskie, former presidential press secretary Jody Powell, party officials, and others discuss the role of political parties, the electoral college, and what to do if a president becomes disabled.

Facilitated by Kate Cruikshank, Political Papers Specialist
2:30-4 p.m.

Constitutional Resources in the IU Libraries
An exploration of Lexis-Nexis, Archive.gov, and other resources related to the Constitution and constitutional amendments.

Lou Malcomb, Head of Government Information, Microforms and Statistical Services (GIMSS) Kate Cruikshank, Political Papers Specialist
4-5 p.m.