| Constitution Week | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | United States |
| Celebrations | Commemorates the formation and signing on September 17, 1787, of theUnited States Constitution and recognizes all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.[1] |
| Begins | September 17 |
| Ends | September 23 |
| Frequency | Annual |
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Constitution Week is an American observance to commemorate the 1787 adoption of theUnited States Constitution. It runs annually from September 17 — proclaimed asConstitution Day and Citizenship Day in the United States — through September 23.
Constitution Week was officially enacted on August 2, 1956, by PresidentDwight D. Eisenhower from a congressional resolution petitioned by theDaughters of the American Revolution.The tradition of issuing aPresidential Proclamation designating Constitution Week continues to this day.
The purpose of the observance week is to promote study and education about theUnited States Constitution which was originally adopted by the AmericanCongress of the Confederation on September 17, 1787. Specifically, the Daughter's of the American Revolution state the purpose as:
Manynaturalization ceremonies are held during Constitution Week. In 2019, theUSCIS held over 300 ceremonies in which over 30,000 people became U.S. citizens, during Constitution Week, extended by starting on September 13.[3]
Members of theDaughters of the American Revolution[4] observe Constitution Week by ringing bells at 4pm EST on Constitution Day (Sep 17th),[5] obtaining proclamations from public officials,[6] creating displays in schools, libraries, courthouses, and other public areas,[7] distributing copies of the Constitution, Preamble to the Constitution, and other patriotic literature, and other efforts to educate their community about the Constitution.[8][9] Georgia College & State University, a public liberal arts university in Milledgeville, Georgia, celebratesConstitution Week every year with multiple on-campus events, including a student debate, a concert featuringmusic from Presidential campaigns, a keynote, a panel discussing recent Supreme Court cases, and discussions.
