Join our scholars on a Saturday morning for a moderated conversation about how the use of executive power has changed over time.

Topic: “What are the limits of executive power?”

Teaching American History’s Saturday webinar series provides educators with a chance to participate in a text-based roundtable discussion of American history and politics. For the 2022-2023 season we’ve chosen to highlight controversial topics from America’s past. These webinars are open to social studies, history, government, civics and humanities educators.

Readings:

• Federalist 70
• Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. v. Sawyer
• War Powers Resolution with Nixon’s Veto
• Memorandum on the President’s Constitutional Authority to Conduct Military Operations Against Terrorists . . .
• Special Address to the Nation on Syria