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)
Organizations
What is Constitution Day?
"Constitution Day and Citizenship Day" is observed every year on September 17. This observance is established by federal law to commemorate September 17, 1787, the date of the signing of the United States Constitution by members of the Constitutional Congress.
Recent Articles
- In the age of Trump, a new surge of interest in the ConstitutionWashington Post.
- The Washington Post (washingtonpost.com)Covers 2005 to present. The Washington Post offers a discounted Academic Rate for U.S. college students, graduate students, faculty, and staff.
The Documents
Detail of the Constitution showing the signatures. National Archives.
- The Constitution of the United States (National Archives)This National Archives page offers a wealth of resources: facsimiles of the original constitution, transcription, and information about the constitution. Part of the America's Founding Documents collection.
Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation (CONAN)Analysis of cases decided by the Supreme Court of the United States to MAY 23, 2014 (Centennial Edition). Senate document (United States. Congress. Senate), no. 112-9. Government Publishing Office.
Constitution of the United States of America As Amended: Unratified Amendments, Analytical IndexHouse document (U. S. Congress. House); 110-50. Government Publishing Office.