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CONSTITUTION WEEK

September 17 is Constitution and Citizenship Day and starts the celebration of Constitution Week. Constitution and Citizenship Day commemorates September 17, 1787, when the Founding Fathers signed the United States Constitution at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.

 

Alexandria Library
Alexandria Library
Alexandria Library
Alexandria Library
Alexandria Library


 

DATABASES


  • Biography in Context
    Biographical essays on the world's most influential people, including founders.

  • Contemporary Women's Issues
    Coverage of topics relevant to women around the world, including civil rights, health, education, professional development, and entrepreneurship.

  • Criminal Justice Collection
    For researchers who are studying law, law enforcement, or terrorism, training for paralegal service, preparing for a career in homeland security, delving into forensic science, investigating crime scenes, developing policy, going to court, writing sociological reports, and much more.

  • Diversity Studies
    Explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in the global community. Includes articles and information on the U.S. Constitution.

  • Military and Intelligence
    The database offers content in key subject areas including governmental policies, the socioeconomic effects of war, the structure of the armed forces, and more.

  • U.S. History Collection
    Useful to both novice historians as well as advanced academic researchers, the database offers balanced coverage of events in U.S. history and scholarly work being established in the field.

  • World History
    Offers balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work being established in the field.

 

WEBSITES

The Constitution of the United States
America's Founding Documents from the National Archives

Constitution Annotated
Analysis and Interpretation of the U. S. Constitution

Constitution Day
Federal Depository Library Program Reource Guide

The Constitution of the United States
A guide to America's Founding Documents from the Library of Congress

The U.S. Constitution
Video by Khan Academy about the founding of the Constitution.

Constitution Week
Information from the Daughters of the American Revolution.