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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]
14 wrz 2023 · Each September, Americans commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution with two federally recognized celebrations: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. But how did these events combine to become a single civic holiday?
11 paź 2024 · What once began as a celebration of citizenship through “I Am an American Day” has become a broader observance that emphasizes the enduring significance of the Constitution as the foundation of American democracy.
22 sie 2024 · Origin and Evolution of Constitution Day. William Randolph Hearst proposed "I Am an American Day" in 1939 to celebrate American citizenship. Congress approved it in 1940, setting the third Sunday in May for the observance.
Written in 1787, ratified in 1788, and in operation since 1789, the United States Constitution is the world's longest surviving written charter of government. Its first three words—"We the People"—affirm that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens.
21 lip 2019 · Constitution Day – also called Citizenship Day is a U.S. federal government observance that honors the creation and adoption of the United States Constitution and all persons who have become U.S. citizens, through birth or naturalization.
23 sie 2024 · Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787, and “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.”.
