In late 2004, Senator Byrd passed a legislation requiring that all schools, colleges and Federal agencies receiving Federal funds offer annual educational programming involving the Constitution of the United States on Constitution Day, September 17th.

Constitution Day is observed by spotlighting historic events, influential people and the document itself. Festivities at the University of Houston will begin Monday, Sept. 27th and continue throughout the week. The purpose of this week is to encourage the UH community to continue learning and appreciating this living document which despite its birth over 200 years ago still plays an integral role in our everyday lives.

Cool links:

Virtual Field Trip

Interactive Constitution

Quick Facts

The American Presidency

The American President

Bill of Rights Institute

Congress Link

The Federal Judiciary

United State Senate

House of Representatives

United States Supreme Court

White House