The Founding Fathers met in Independence Hall and representatives from the 12 states in attendance signed this famous document at 4 o’clock in the afternoon.

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The Founding Fathers met in Independence Hall and representatives from the 12 states in attendance signed this famous document at 4 o’clock in the afternoon. People all across the country ring bells at 4:00 on Constitution Day in celebration.

Do you know what was missing from the Constitution on September 17, 1787? The Bill of Rights!

The US Constitution was signed on September 17, Share the News! text or tweet: #ConstitutionDay

Do you know which Founding Father is known as the Father of the Constitution? James Madison

Google Online History quiz and find out your Constitution IQ!

The Constitution Flag was carried on July 4, 1788, at a parade in Philadelphia to celebrate the ratification of the United States Constitution!

The Constitution was signed by 55 men on September 17, Which Founder are you most like? Find out at :

Did You Know that of all the national constitutions, ours is the oldest and the shortest?

HAPPY CONSTITUTION DAY September 17

HAPPY 228 TH BIRTHDAY TO THE CONSTITIUTION SEND A BIRTHDAY MESSAGE TO CELEBRATE. #CONSTITUTION DAY

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TODAY IS CONSTITUTION DAY. Share the News! Tweet, text, or “Happy Birthday to the Constitution!” # Constitution Day