## Constitution Week: A Celebration of the Constitution of the United States ### What is Constitution Week? Constitution Week is a week-long celebration of the signing of the United States Constitution. The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787, and Constitution Week is always celebrated the week of September 17th. [1] ### Why is Constitution Week Celebrated? Constitution Week is celebrated to recognize the importance of the Constitution and to promote its ideals. The Constitution is the foundation of the United States government, and it guarantees the rights and freedoms of all Americans. [1] ### What is the Constitution? The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States. It was written by the Founding Fathers in 1787, and it has been amended 27 times since then. [2] The Constitution establishes the three branches of government: the legislative branch, the executive branch, and the judicial branch. It also establishes the system of checks and balances, which ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful. [2] The Constitution protects the rights of all Americans, including the right to free speech, the right to bear arms, and the right to a fair trial. It also guarantees the right to vote, the right to assemble, and the right to petition the government. [2] Constitution Week is celebrated to promote the ideals of the Constitution and to remind Americans of their rights and responsibilities. ### Constitution Day Constitution Day is a federal holiday that is celebrated on September 17th. Constitution Day was established by Congress in 2004, and it is a day to commemorate the signing of the Constitution. [3] On Constitution Day, schools and government offices are closed, and many businesses offer discounts. There are also often parades and other events held to celebrate the day. [3] ### Daughters of the American Revolution The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1890. The DAR is dedicated to preserving the history of the American Revolution and to promoting patriotism. [4] The DAR has over 185,000 members, and it is the largest women's patriotic organization in the United States. The DAR has chapters in all 50 states, and it also has chapters in several other countries. [4] The DAR has a variety of educational programs, and it also offers scholarships to students who are studying American history. The DAR is a strong supporter of the Constitution, and it works to promote its ideals. [4] ### Conclusion Constitution Week is a time to celebrate the Constitution of the United States and to promote its ideals. Constitution Day is a federal holiday that commemorates the signing of the Constitution, and the Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving the history of the American Revolution and to promoting patriotism. [1, 2, 3, 4] Sources: [1] https://www.dar.org/national-society/patriotic-education/constitution-week [2] https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution [3] https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/constitution-day [4] https://www.dar.org/
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