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United States Constitution Day, September 17th

United States Constitution

Each year in September, our country pauses to honor and reflect on the United States Constitution, the most influential legal document in existence. In fact, over 100 countries around the world have used it as a model for their own Constitutions.

Constitution Day is celebrated on September 17th, the anniversary of the day the framers signed the document. Here is a bit of other trivia:

  • The oldest person to sign the Constitution was Benjamin Franklin. At age 81, he had to be helped with his signature as tears flowed down his face. The youngest person was Jonathan Dayton of New Jersey at age 26.
  • George Washington and James Madison are the only U.S. Presidents who signed the Constitution.
  • Believe it or not, the word “democracy” does not appear in the U.S. Constitution!

    • Check out the Interactive Constitution sponsored by the National Constitution Center and celebrate We the People!

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