fordlibrarymuseum:With the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, the fo
fordlibrarymuseum: With the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, the founding fathers approved for the people of this Nation an effective plan of self-government, which has, with its subsequent amendments – including the Bill of Rights – preserved the principles of the Declaration of Independence. It is the responsibility of the citizens of the United States to uphold, support and defend those ideals. – President Ford’s Proclamation for Citizenship Day and Constitution Week, 1976 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day commemorates the signing of the Constitution, and encourages people to learn more about their rights and responsibilities as citizens of the United States. The Constitution is on permanent display year round at the U.S. National Archives in Washington, DC. Read the full transcription of it on the National Archives website. Explore additional resources for learning and teaching about the Constitution from the National Archives Education Updates blog. Image: President Ford’s Citizenship Day and Constitution Week, 1976, Proclamation -- source link
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