In “Democracy in America,” Alexis de Tocqueville observed in 1835 that “the greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her ...

RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - “We the People” is not only the name of the WCAX News series showcasing 250 years of stories that make this America, it’s also the first three words of the U.S. Constitution. But ...

Those who attended public schools during the 1950s will remember having to memorize the Preamble to our Constitution. Written in 1787, this opening paragraph expressed the framers' intentions in ...

SALT LAKE CITY -- How much do you think you could recite from the Preamble? One little guy probably has you beat. It started as a project in pre-school: The kids would memorize as much as they could ...