99K views · 2.1K reactions | Did you know today is Constitution Day? The U.S. Constitution was signed on this day in 1787. Celebrate with these facts from George Washington, the Founding Father who was unanimously elected to preside over the Constitutional Convention. | PBS | Facebook

📜Now on display for the first time in U.S. history: the FULL U.S. Constitution, including all 27 amendments! The National Archives permanently displays the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. This special display with all amendments is a unique opportunity to view how the Constitution has evolved through our country's democratic process, as we honor Constitution Day on September 17 and lead up to America 250 in 2026. The National Archives is celebrating America's 250th birthday by making our h

The Constitution of the United States of America was signed by 38 of 41 delegates on #ThisDayInHistory in 1787. The Constitution established America’s national government and fundamental laws and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. Under America’s first governing document, the Articles of Confederation, the national government was weak, and states operated like independent countries. At the 1787 convention, delegates devised a plan for a stronger federal government with three branc