Did you know Constitution Day is a federal holiday observed every September 17?

Constitution Day commemorates the day when delegates at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787. The United States Constitution is the framework of the United States government, and it establishes the rights and liberties of Americans. Constitution Day has been observed since 1952 when Congress designated September 17 as Constitution Day.

The United States Constitution is a timeless document that continues to shape society. As we watch, listen to, and read about what is going on in government at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as beyond the United States, Constitution Day is a reminder of the individual rights and liberties Americans have and that the United States is a democracy thanks to the United States Constitution, ensuring justice, accountability, and the rule of law.

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