Constitution Day - September 17, 1787

"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." [Preamble]

U.S. Constitution (text)

 Scene at the signing of the constitution of the United States (1940)
 Howard Chandler Christy (1873-1952)

The painting hangs in the House of Representatives Wing in the Capitol.

 Fun quiz : Which Founding Father are you like?