Making the Case

Constitution Day

September 17, 2021 Tennessee Attorney General's Office Season 1 Episode 13
Constitution Day
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Making the Case
Constitution Day
Sep 17, 2021 Season 1 Episode 13
Tennessee Attorney General's Office


September 17th is Constitution Day. This federal holiday commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. As we all learned in high school civics class, the Constitution defines the structure of our federal government. It is the most remarkable political charter in history. 

In this episode with Tennessee Appeals Court Judge Andy Bennett  learn who wrote the most famous words in the Preamble: We the People. Hint- it wasn't James Madison.

www.constitutioncenter.org
www.archives.gov

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September 17th is Constitution Day. This federal holiday commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. As we all learned in high school civics class, the Constitution defines the structure of our federal government. It is the most remarkable political charter in history. 

In this episode with Tennessee Appeals Court Judge Andy Bennett  learn who wrote the most famous words in the Preamble: We the People. Hint- it wasn't James Madison.

www.constitutioncenter.org
www.archives.gov