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Learn about the Constitution on Constitution Day

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Date(s) - 09/16/2019
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George Washington is about to receive the draft of the Constitution from James Madison in this mural by Barry Faulkner in the National Archives Building in Washington, DC

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. Here are some facts about the Constitution that you might not know.

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Here is the actual transcription of the introduction, deliberation and signing of the U.S. Constitution from the First Volume of the Annals of Congress, compiled by Joseph Gales.

The U.S. Senate has posted materials on Constitution Day from the Legislative Branch.

The Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools (SIS) program has fun facts, historical documents, activities and more.