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Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College?

Alexander Keyssar, professor of history and public policy at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, joined the Institute on Feb. 10 for a presentation via Zoom on his recent book, Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College?

Alex Keyssar

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Webinar with Representative Chris Pappas

On February 3rd, the New Hampshire Institute of Politics along with the Business and Industry Association organized a webinar that hosted House Representative from New Hampshire Chris Pappas.

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Liberty in the Inaugural Address

Inaugural addresses are the centerpiece of the Inaugural ceremony.  The president-elect delivers this speech either before or after taking the oath of office. In this series, we will examine selected quotes from the Inaugural addresses of five presidents, (George Washington, James Madison, Andrew Jackson, William H. Harrison, and Ronald Reagan), and the concept of liberty as a fundamental American value.

Statue of Liberty

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The Presidential Oath of Office

No two inaugurations are alike, there have even been differences in the presidential oath. In accordance with Article II, Section I of the U.S. Constitution, the oath reads: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”

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Parades Performers Poets

What would Inauguration Day be without the excitement of celebration and the continuation of American tradition? Performing arts and spectacular floats have adorned the momentous shift in presidential power for years past, and many significant groups and people have done their part in adding to the fun of the inauguration.

President Harry S. Truman’s inauguration on January 20, 1949, was the first televised inauguration in the United States. Architect of the Capitol, Courtesy of the Library of Congress

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The Music Man

Every season, the Dana Center for the Performing Arts plays host to a steady stream of talented musicians, dancers, and performers—but, for a glimpse of a true musical master, take a peek behind the scenes.

Joe Deleaut

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Learning Curve

In a year of upheaval, our Anselmian educators have had to dig deep, pivot quickly, and sacrifice much-becoming better teachers along the way. 

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Reimagining Justice

The college's three-part webinar series delved into difficult topics of race and law enforcement, resulting in meaningful conversations and demonstrating core Anselmian values.

St. Benedict statue at sunset

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Heroes Among Us

The hard work, determination, and selflessness of these seven individuals ensured the "Return to the Hilltop" plan became reality. 

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