Law Day has annually been proclaimed by every president since Eisenhower did so on May 1, 1958. Congress enacted the presidential practice into law in 1961. Law Day is a time when bar associations ...

Over two centuries ago, Philadelphia became the birthplace of one of the most significant aspects of our nation’s history. Below the Liberty Bell hanging above Independence Hall, delegates gathered in ...

From its frequent references in political speeches to its appearances in popular culture, the United States Constitution is perhaps the best-known document in the country. But beyond possibly having ...

“We the People of the United States …” These memorable words start the preamble to the U.S. Constitution, which was signed 238 years ago by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.

In legal circles, September 17th is considered "Constitution Day," the date the founding document was officially ratified. It was a radical experiment in 1787, when a young, upstart nation invested ...

For a majority of Americans, there are few holidays that come and go unnoticed — from Halloween to July 4, candy, cookouts and fanfare take hold. Yet, every September 17, Constitution Day arrives ...