1961 - Supreme Court Prevents Illegal Search and Seizure with Mapp v. Ohio
1964 – Warren Court Strengthens “Innocent Until Proven Guilty” Through Miranda
1964 - 24th Amendment Prohibits Poll Taxes in Federal Elections
1967 - 1992 - The 25th, 26th and 27th Amendments Reform America's Political Landscape
1973 - Roe v. Wade Extends Constitutional Right of Privacy
2000 – America Contests a Presidential Election
It is our nation's most revered document and a creation of mankind's enduring search for liberty and freedom. It resonates with the spirit of the time it was conceived - and serves as a guide to an unknown and rapidly changing future. It is the Constitution of the United States of America. This eight-part series hosted by Jeff Fahey spans the years from 1619 to 2000, showing how this document has protected the American people from the abuses of power and tyranny, and how, for over two centuries, the principles set forth by the Constitution have empowered Americans to aspire to greatness.
