WASHINGTON – This Tuesday, September 17, is the 226th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution, and to mark the occasion, students in 11 Tennessee schools will participate in Constitution Week events sponsored by the office of U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn.

Members of Senator Corker’s staff will deliver interactive presentations to students, showing a 5-foot replica of the Constitution and discussing its importance in every American’s life.

“The wisdom our Founding Fathers showed in crafting such a fundamental and elegant document that has provided the foundation for our government and our country for 226 years is really incredible when you think about it,” said Corker. “I hope the students who attend our Constitution Week events across the state come away wanting to learn more about our country’s history, values and system of government. Our country faces a number of challenges in the coming decades, and it’s important that young Americans understand the document that has guided our country since its founding.” 

The United States Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787. In 1956, Congress requested that President Eisenhower proclaim a “Constitution Week” each September.