Constitution Week spotlight

| September 17, 2022 1:05 AM

In 1955, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution petitioned Congress with a resolution to set aside Sept. 17 to 23 for the observance of Constitution Week.

The annual celebration was established when signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on Aug. 2, 1956.

The goal of Constitution Week is three-fold: to encourage the study of the historical events that led to the framing of the Constitution; to inform people that the Constitution is the basis of America’s great heritage and the foundation of our way of life; and to emphasize the responsibility of U.S. citizens to protect, defend and preserve the Constitution.

Do you know?

1) Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?

a. James Monroe

b. James Madison

c. Benjamin Franklin

2) Which document governed the U.S. prior to the Constitution?

a. Declaration of Independence

b. Bill of Rights

c. Articles of Confederation

3) In what city was the Constitutional Convention held?

a. Philadelphia

b. New York

c. Washington, D.C.

This Constitution Week Spotlight is provided by Lt. George Farragut Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. For more information about DAR, please visit the chapter’s website at ltgeorgefarragut.weebly.com.

Answers: 1. b (James Madison); 2. c (Articles of Confederation); 3. a. (Philadelphia)