Citizenship Day (also known as Constitution Day) marks the
anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution on September
17, 1787. It also recognizes all who, by coming of age or by
naturalization, have become citizens.
The origin of this holiday dates back to 1940 when "I am an American
Day" was celebrated on the third Sunday in May. In 1952, Congress moved
the date to September 17 and renamed it “Citizenship Day.” In 2004, the
official name changed to “Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.”
Education about the constitution is hugely encouraged, particularly on Constitution Day.
Schools and educational establishments receiving any form of federal
funding are required to teach the history of the American constitution
on this day, but more than this many establishments such as universities
and colleges look to celebrate the constitution by holding celebratory
leisure events including ‘Constitution Trivia Quizes’ and community
fairs. Constitution based merchandise is also made available in
different forms from free paperback copies to t-shirts with constitution
quotes.
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