On September 17, 1787, the American founders signed the U.S. Constitution. The greatest strength of our Bill of Rights and Constitution is that it places limits on government.
Published: Monday, September 21st, 2020 @ 7:54 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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There’s no N.C. equivalent to the celebration surrounding national Constitution Day. Perhaps it’s a good idea to start one.
Published: Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 @ 11:23 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On September 17, 1787, the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia concluded. 39 of the 55 delegates to the Convention signed the final product, including its primary author, James Madison, and its eldest member, Benjamin Franklin.
Published: Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 @ 10:49 am
By: Diane Rufino
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One recent Tuesday was Constitution Day - September 17. It marks the day that the Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 concluded and the final draft of Constitution was signed by the delegates who attended.
Published: Saturday, October 12th, 2013 @ 9:28 pm
By: Diane Rufino
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Kay Reddick, a teacher assistant and bus driver at Chocowinity Primary School, performs a stirring rendition of "God Bless America" during a Constitution Day celebration held by CPS's kindergarten classes. The classes also gathered around the school flagpole and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Published: Friday, October 11th, 2013 @ 10:18 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Sporting red, white and blue crepe paper sashes and hats adorned with gold stars, these Chocowinity Primary School kindergarten students are in a patriotic mood as they celebrate Constitution Day Sept. 17.
Published: Tuesday, October 8th, 2013 @ 7:36 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Calvin Coolidge once said: "To live under the American Constitution is the greatest political privilege that was ever accorded to the human race."
Published: Saturday, September 17th, 2011 @ 11:49 am
By: Diane Rufino
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