A Civic Leader Works to Protect the Nation's Constitution

NEW ON THE JOB

The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia didn't look very far when it searched for a chief executive to succeed Richard Stengel.

The center, a nonprofit organization that works to increase public understanding of the U.S. Constitution, instead approached Joseph M. Torsella — the man who led the organization from its formation in 1997 through 2003.

Mr. Torsella, 42, had no plans to return when he left

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