"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union..."

September 17 is 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.

The National Archives has created a web site that includes a high quality image of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. In addition, the National Archive site provides extensive biographical information on the 39 delegates who signed the Constitution on September 17, 1787.

Another great resource for learning about the Constitution, the Federalist papers, debate on Constitutional issues, and government power is available from CQ Research In Context.

Of course, what would Constitution Day be without School House Rock's "Preamble"?