CONSTITUTION DAY

Commemorating Constitution Day and Citizenship Day  September 17  ​

The Financial Aid Office is recognizing Constitution Day! 

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is an American federal observance recognizing the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens by birth or naturalization. It was written in 1787 and ratified in 1788.  The United States Constitution is in operation since 1789 and represents world's longest surviving written charter of government. The first three words —"We the People"— affirm that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens. The Constitution defines the structure of our federal government.  

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• General Constitution Day resources [National Archives] 
  

• Constitution Day remarks by Debra Steidel Wall, Acting Archivist of the United States [National Archives] 
  
• NEH Chair Constitution Day Remarks [National Endowment for the Humanities] 
  
• Remarks by Dr. Anthea Hartig, Elizabeth MacMillan Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History [Smithsonian National Museum of American History] 
  
• Civic Engagement [Institute of Museum and Library Services] 
  

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Interesting facts and some trivia: 

• Do you know that the U.S. Constitution is the oldest and shortest written Constitution of any major government in the world? -  It has only 4,400 words.  
• Do you know who signed the constitution? - The delegates to the Constitutional Convention, that are today called the Founding Fathers.  
• Could you pass the test to become a U.S. citizen? Take the Naturalization Test if curious. 
• If you want to know more Read the Constitution. The full text of the document is available with side-by-side explanations. You can also explore by issues. 
• Take the quiz to see which signer of the Constitution you are most like.  Which Founder are You?