A Proclamation on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and ...
Sep 16, 2024 · On Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and during Constitution Week, we recommit to preserving our republic, perfecting our Union, and ensuring our democracy survives and thrives.
Celebrating Constitution Day - National Archives
Aug 26, 2024 · September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. Learn more about the U.S. Constitution through our public …
The Story of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Sep 14, 2023 · Each September, Americans commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution with two federally recognized celebrations: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. But how did these events combine to become a single civic holiday?
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day - Wikipedia
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is normally observed on September 17, the day in 1787 that delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document in Philadelphia. [1]
Constitution Day: Remembering Our Responsibilities and …
Sep 12, 2023 · The national celebration of Constitution Day traces back to 1940, when Congress passed a resolution authorizing the President to issue an annual proclamation designating the third Sunday in May for the recognition, observance, and commemoration of American citizenship.
The National Archives Celebrates Constitution Day
Sep 16, 2022 · September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. The National Archives has the original U.S. Constitution on permanent display in the Rotunda of the National Archives Museum.
A Proclamation on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and ...
Sep 16, 2021 · To honor the timeless principles enshrined in our Constitution, the Congress has, by joint resolution of February 29, 1952 (36 U.S.C. 106), designated September 17 as “Constitution Day and...
Constitution Day Resources
In September 1787, the Founders signed the most influential document in American history, the U.S. Constitution. On Constitution Day, the National Constitution Center presents a series of programs and events highlighting the history and meaning of the document.
Celebrate Constitution Day with the National Archives (virtually)
Sep 9, 2021 · The National Archives celebrates the 234th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution with a book talk, “The People’s Constitution: 200 Years, 27 Amendments, and the Promise of a More Perfect Union,” a kids’ program with James Madison, and We Rule! - …
Constitution Day 2024: America’s Rule of Law at a Crossroads
Sep 17, 2024 · Nearly a quarter of a millennium later, though the constitution remains the law of the land, Americans are losing confidence in its ability to protect the rule of law, according to a report released Tuesday by the World Justice Project (WJP).