Posted 12:44 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024
Today is Constitution Day: September 17
By Teri Holford
On September 17, 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document in Philadelphia that became our Constitituion. September 17 is also considered as Citizenship Day for those who have become citizens of the United States.
From The White House, this statement from President Joe Biden:
A Proclamation on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week, 2024
Because Murphy Library is a Federal Respository Library, we are mandated to hold an educational program about the U.S. Constitution for our students on or around this day. As you walk into the library, on the ground floor, front and center, is a display of resources for Constitution Day.
Murphy Library also has an online LibGuide with more information and resources, such as CQ Researcher's article re-examinating the Constitituion, books and e-books on the Constitution that are available at Murphy Library.
Other Resources
Take a look at an annotated version of the Constitution!
Then, take a Constitution Quiz to check your knowledge!
The National Archives reminds us today of our responsibilities and opportunities as citizens of a democracy is part of our civic duty, especially because national and local elections are taking place in November.
Government is not just for adults! Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government is a useful website with resources, games, and activities to engage kids with how the national government works. You can find resources for helping kids understand the Constitution using the search box on the website.
To register to vote, visit our popular Murphy Library Voting Resources LibGuide