Constitution Day: Celebrate America on September 17
On this day back in 1787, 39 delegates signed the United States Constitution at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. To mark that momentous occasion, Sept. 17 is Constitution Day.
While many believe Thomas Jefferson was one of the signers, he was actually in France at the time and did not sign the Constitution. Neither did John Adams. Several men who attended the convention, did not sign. At 81, Benjamin Franklin was the oldest signer. With just over 4,000 words, the Constitution is the “oldest and shortest written Constitution of any major government in the world.”
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." The Preamble
While today's political climate is often filled with misinformation, outright lies and fear-mongering, it is important to remember those 39 brave men who were committed to liberty, equality and justice for all.
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