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Take A Deeper Look At The Constitution With Stafford Library

John Imperiale, newly installed mayor of Harvey Cedars, will give "A Citizen's Look at the U.S. Constitution" in February.

STAFFORD, NJ — As the Constitution reaches 225 years of age, it's time to take a closer look at this historical document with the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch.

Take a refreshing view of the Constitution during a Friends Adventure, “A Citizen’s Look at the U.S. Constitution,” 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 at the Stafford Branch.

John Imperiale, newly installed mayor of Harvey Cedars, will conduct a whirlwind tour of the Constitutional Convention followed by a deeper examination of the Constitution’s evolution and resilience.

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Imperiale will explain how the Constitution defined – and yet did not define – America’s three branches of government, how each branch has adapted, and how amendments, Supreme Court decisions and practical applications have tested and proven its resilience.

Register online here to attend this free program, sponsored by Friends of the Stafford Library. The Friends are volunteers who support the library through programs, fundraising, and donations. New members are always welcome. Applications can be found at https://www.theoceancountylibrary.org/oclfriends.

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