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Constitution Day: A Celebration of the 250th Anniversary
Lynn University
In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States, Distinguished Professor of American History Dr. Robert Watson presented, "Constitution Day: A Celebration of the 250th Anniversary." Dr. Watson lead a celebration of this historic anniversary, featuring the remarkable stories of the Revolution's events and leaders, and a multimedia commemoration of America's semiquincentennial.
Time and Date: Thursday, Sep. 17, 2026, 12 p.m. EDT
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America 250: The Story of the Declaration of Independence and the Founding of the Nation
Lynn University
In recognition of Constitution Day, Distinguished Professor of American History Dr. Robert Watson presented America 250: The Story of the Declaration of Independence and the Founding of the Nation.
Dr. Watson narrated a one-hour event describing the American Revolution, drafting of the Declaration of Independence, and forging of the nation, sharing little-known stories and the inspired work of the Founders who forged an entirely new experiment in popular government, and did so against all odds. The program included poems, songs, and readings, by our Lynn Drama and Lynn University Conservatory of Music students, all introduced by Dr. Watson, who also offered commentary to tie everything together to tell the story of the birth of the United States as well as the aspirational goals for the new republic and unfinished work of the American experiment.
This event was open to the community.
Time and Date: Sept.17, 2025, 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall
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Constitution Day 101
Lynn University
Constitution Day is Sept. 17, which commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution.
Join Robert Watson, distinguished professor of American history, as he discusses the history and development of the Constitution.
Time and Date: September 17, 2024 at noon
Location: Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall
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Do Black Lives Matter to the Constitution? (U.S. Constitution Day)
Lynn University
Be a Global Citizen: Human Rights Lecture Series
Distinguished Professor of American History, Dr. Robert Watson, hosts our annual Constitution Day lecture.
In collaboration with the Pulse Agency, the League of Women Voters, Lynn Library, Lynn Student Affairs, and Project Civitas hosted a virtual voter registration drive on Zoom and a brief lecture to discuss the Constitution as it relates to Black Lives Matter.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is celebrated annually on September 17 to recognize the signing of the U.S. Constitution.
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