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Constitution of the United States
Information about the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. System of Government, Legal Research, and Constitution Day.
Last Updated: Mar 25, 2013
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- FactsonFile American History OnlineSpans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history, highlighting the important people and events of the American experience.
- Constitution Day Resources - THOMASIn celebration of Constitution Day, the Library of Congress has compiled a variety of materials from across its collections. Explore these rich resources and features to learn more about one of America’s most important documents.
- U.S. Constitution Workshop - NARAThe education team of the National Archives and Records Administration is pleased to present, for the first time, a self-service online version of our popular U. S. Constitution Workshop!
- The National Constitution CenterThe National Constitution Center is an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit organization dedicated to increasing public understanding of, and appreciation for, the Constitution, its history, and its contemporary relevance, through an interactive, interpretive facility within Independence National Historic Park and a program of national outreach.
Introduction
About Constitution Day
On September 17, 1787, the final draft of the United States Constitution was signed by 39 delegates. The document was then sent to the states for ratification, and went into effect on June 21, 1788 when New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day are observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution and “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.”
About This Research Guide
This guide is designed to help you find information about the U.S. Constitution, Constitution Day, our branches of government, legal research, and the State of Illinois. In addition to the topic headings, look for additional information under the above tabs marked with an arrow - Constitution Day and Constitution.
About Your Federal Depository Library
Oakton Community College Library is one of the nation’s nearly 1,250 designated libraries in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) with government information to help you answer these questions.
In addition to government documents, the Oakton Library has books, encyclopedias and background information, and databases to help you with your research. If you need help navigating this Research Guide, please ask a Reference Librarian for assistance.
For additional information about government documents in the Library's collection, please see our Government Information Research Guide or a Reference Librarian.
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