Constitution Day

On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. The US Constitution is one of America’s most priceless possessions. On September 18, 2006, the country will observe the 10th annual Constitution Day to honor this important document and what it means for this country.

President George W. Bush signed Public Law 108-447 on December 8, 2004, officially declaring every September 17th as Constitution Day. A day of Constitutional education is urged.

Links to helpful information about Constitution Day include:

Constitution Day by Dr. Buck Jones, professor of Political Science at LC

The National Archives and Records Administration - Information for Educators and Students
http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/constitution-day/

The National Constitution Center’s Resources for Educators
http://www.constitutionday.us/

Constitution Day, Inc.
http://www.constitutionday.com/

Justice Learning
http://www.justicelearning.org/constitutionday/index.asp

CQ Press in Context
http://www.cqpress.com/incontext/constitution/default.htm