WU Libraries Government, Etc.: Constitution Day Resources
Subject librarian: Barbara Rehkop
Office Hours: By Appointment
Email: brehkop@wustl.edu
Phone: 314/935-7465
Fax: 314/935-4919
Link to Main Government page
Constitution Day, September 17th 2007
America's Historical Documents
'The National Archives preserves and provides access to the records of the Federal
Government. Here is a sample of these records, from our most celebrated milestones
to little-known surprises.'
U.S. Constitution
You can find an image and .pdf version of the U.S. Constitution via OurDocuments.gov,
which is also presented by that National Archives & Records Administration as part of
its '100 Milestone Documents' project. Site also includes resources for educators.
Charters of Freedom
Yet another site about the Constitution from the National Archives. This one offers the
text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, plus other
commentary about the documents.
Historical Documents and Additional Information
A site from the Library of Congress. The 'Additional Information' section is particularly interesting,
with links to the work of the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention, Thomas
Jefferson's papers, more.
Constitution Resources
Provided by the Department of Education FREE (Federal Resources for Educational Excellence)
web site. The site offers resources for students, and interesting facts about the
Constitution.
LLRX: The Government Domain;
Back to School for Constitution Day
The site provides a great list of resources about Constitution Day, and the Constitution
itself, for students and instructors.
Centuries of Citizenship: A Constitutional Timeline
A multi-media presentation from the National Constitution Center.
Annotated Constitution
Created by the Congressional Research Service and provided by Cornell University.
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