Barack Obama: “To see a peaceful transition from one democratically elected Government to another was an enormous milestone for…”

In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the Declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who owned property.

I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is.

For almost four decades, Nancy Pelosi served the American people and worked to make our country better.

it was nevertheless important that we all play a part in assuring that our elected officials are accountable.