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Constitution Day 2016: WE, the People

Constitution Day is September 17

On Display For Constitution Day at the UD Library

Display of Constitution Day in Morris Library in the Reference Room. Image shows blue puzzle and sign with pocket constitutions

We had puzzles, explanations of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and Pocket Constitutions to give away.

                              Constitution Day display on desk in Reference Room of Morris Library. Image shows puzzle out and sign with pocket constitutions

A new puzzle and the pages of the Constitution.

Honoring the Constitution and Celebrating Citizenship

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is observed every September 17th.

"Constitution Day and Citizenship Day commemorate the formation and signing on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution and recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens."

United States Code (36 U.S.C. § 106)

For Teachers, Librarians, and Anyone Planning Constitution Day Activities

Menu-based navigation to the mobile app: Congress Creates the Bill of Rights, National Archives Marks Constitution Day with Free Mobile App and eBook

DocsTeach, the online tool for teaching with documents,
from the National Archives

Constitution Day Kit. For sale from the National Constitution Center