Constitution Day is celebrated every September 17th, the date on which the delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the Constitution in 1787. So, this year marks the Constitution’s 237th birthday.
Given that tests and surveys consistently show a majority of Americans possess little knowledge regarding fundamental aspects of the Constitution, such as the separation of powers that is fundamental to preserving our liberties, a good argument can be made that we should designate September Constitution Month. After all, we celebrate the familiar so-called “heritage” months on a year-round basis, along with literally hundreds of designations of “special” months, such as Self-Love Month in January, Bird-Feeding Month in February, Frozen Food Month in March, Humor Month in April, and so forth.
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