Academics
Constitution Day
South Georgia State College Celebrates Constitution Day
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
What is Constitution Day?
Constitution Day is a U.S. federal government observance that honors the creation and adoption of the United States Constitution and all persons who have become U.S. citizens, through birth or naturalization. It is usually observed on September 17, the day in 1787 that the Constitution was signed by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Independence Hall.
Each educational institution that receives Federal funds for a fiscal year is required to hold an educational program about the U.S. Constitution for its students. Constitution Day at South Georgia State College strives to educate students about the Constitution and citizenship both historically and as they apply in today’s world.
Podcast on Constitution Day
This podcast is South Georgia State College’s contribution to the commemoration of Constitution Day in 2023. The podcast is presented by Dr. Rick Reiman, professor of history, at South Georgia State College.
Overview of the U.S. Constitution
Harvard Professor Tom Patterson examines the Constitution’s provisions for limited government and explores the extent to which these provisions have curbed or failed to curb extra-constitutional uses of power.
Overview of the U.S. Constitution with Harvard Professor Tom Patterson - Video
Constitution Virtual Viewing Day Video
What does the Constitution mean to you as a student - Video
Learn more about the Constitution by following the links below.
National Constitution Center - ConstitutionCenter.org
America's Founding Documents - The National Archives
The Constitution - Library of Congress
Interactive Constitution - Explore the full text of the Constitution