2011 Constitution Day: Rockefeller Center Hosts "Virtual Event" Win $50 Amazon.com Gift Card, Watch Videos, Pick Up a Pocket Constitution

Constitution Day commemorates the ratification of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, the day when the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. Constitution Day is considered the birthday of the U.S. government.

In honor of Constitution Day 2011, the Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth College is taking the celebration in an exciting new direction, providing access at your convenience to previous Constitution Day lectures at Dartmouth via a custom YouTube playlist. To access the video playlist, along with educational resources related to the Constitution and Constitution Day, visit our web site.

Now through Wednesday, September 21st: one lucky person who takes our Online Constitution Quiz will win a $50 gift card to Amazon.com!

We distributed approximately 90 pocket-sized constitution booklets at our Public Policy Minor Open House.  If you didn't pick one up on Friday, look for them at our Open House on Monday, 9/19 at 10 AM.

What is Constitution Day?

Constitution Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is normally observed on September 17, the day in 1787 that delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document in Philadelphia, PA.