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Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is normally observed on September 17, the day in 1787 that delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document in Philadelphia . [ 1 ]
Constitution Week is an American observance to commemorate the 1787 adoption of the United States Constitution. It runs annually from September 17 — proclaimed as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day in the United States — through September 23.
September 17: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and Constitution Week; September 22: American Business Women's Day; September 28: National Good Neighbor Day; 4th Monday in September: Family Day; last Sunday in September: Gold Star Mother's Day; 1st Monday in October: Child Health Day; October 6: German-American Day; 2nd Monday in October ...
"The Constitution's a sacred document, but it is not a suicide pact," Sen. Lindsey Graham (R–S.C.) said in 2016, voicing support for banning gun possession by people on "no fly" lists. "This is ...
The draft Constitution receives the unanimous approval of the state delegations. [26] Howard Chandler Christy's 1940 Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States September 17 • Constitution signed and convention adjourns The approved Constitution is signed by thirty-nine delegates from twelve states (all but Rhode Island).
Inauguration Day has officially been Jan. 20 (or Jan. 21 if the 20th falls on a Sunday) since 1937, after the 20th Amendment was passed, according to the National Archives. Prior to that ...
President Joe Biden has declared Jan. 9 a national day of mourning and the official state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
The synchronized Pledge Across America is conducted each year on September 17 – Constitution Day.Pledge Across America is the nationally synchronized recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools.