Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Constitution Week is observed nationwide September 17-23, 2021



            Brunswick Town DAR Constitution Week Chairs for 2021-2023

 


 

Constitution Week is observed nationwide September 17-23, according to Brunswick Town Chapter Constitution Committee chairs.

Observed annually since NSDAR petitioned Congress with a resolution in 1955, the week includes targeted study in fifth grade classrooms as well as the Ringing of the Bells across America at 4pm September 17.

Chapters nationwide coordinate and encourage ringing of bells at churches, schools, courthouses, firehouses and homes to remind the public that the Constitution is the basis of America’s great heritage and the foundation for its way of life.

Brunswick Town Chapter also created displays at Rourk Library in Shallotte and Harper Library in Southport.

Here are just a few facts about the writing of the US Constitution:

It was written in the Pennsylvania State House where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where George Washington received his commission as Commander of the Army. It is now called Independence Hall.

Written in 1787, the Constitution was signed on September 17, but wasn’t ratified by the necessary nine states until 1788.

Of the 55 delegates attending the Constitutional Convention, 39 signed and 3 delegates dissented. Two of America’s Founding Father’s didn’t sign:  Thomas Jefferson, ambassador to France, and John Adams, ambassador to Great Britain.

The first national Thanksgiving Day was created by George Washington on November 26, 1789 as a way of giving thanks for the Constitution.

The US Constitution is the oldest and shortest of all the written constitutions.

Ben Franklin (89) was the oldest delegate. Jonathon Dayton (26) was the youngest.

Information provided by the Brunswick Town public relations chair.

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