Federal Depository
The University of Delaware Library is a Federal Depository Library.
"A popular Government without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but as Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives."
– James Madison, "Letter to W. T. Barry" (August 4, 1822)
On Display For Constitution Day at the UD Library
We had puzzles, explanations of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and Pocket Constitutions to give away.
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)
- U.S. Department of Education Laws & Guidance: Commemorating Constitution Day and Citizenship DayEach educational institution that receives Federal funds for a fiscal year is required to hold an educational program about the U.S. Constitution for its students.
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
