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PBS documentary traces First Amendment's 235-year journey
A new PBS series examines the history, ratification and evolution of the First Amendment since 1791.
In brief
A new PBS series examines the history, ratification and evolution of the First Amendment since 1791. PBS releases a documentary called The First that explores the First Amendment's ratification, purpose and how it has changed since 1791. Originally reported by Today.
PBS launches First Amendment documentary
PBS has released a new documentary called The First that explores the history and ratification of the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment.
The amendment has been debated for decades
The First Amendment has been a topic of debate for decades. The documentary examines why it was implemented and how it has evolved since 1791.
NBC's Tom Costello co-hosts the series
NBC News correspondent Tom Costello co-hosts the documentary and shared a first look at the series on the TODAY show on October eighth, twenty twenty-six.
What it means
PBS releases a documentary called The First that explores the First Amendment's ratification, purpose and how it has changed since 1791.
