“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, 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.”
This didn’t mean that much to me when I was memorizing it for civics class all those years ago. Only now do I realize how meaningful and revolutionary it is. Whether you’re reacquainting yourself or learning the Constitution for the first time, celebrate Constitution Week this September 17-23.
Let’s face it: The body of the Constitution can be pretty dry and flat-out intimidating in its language and scope. There’s no shame in getting a little help and The Constitution is a great introduction. Even-handed and entertaining, this is a fine place to start.
The Constitution is arguably one of the most hotly debated documents in modern history and constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar gives readers a brilliantly written and fascinating tale of the document in its historical context. America's Constitution is a must-read for anyone looking for the “why” behind the text.
It’s probably a good idea to take a break from the 8,000 words that make up our framing document and take a road trip with Peter Sagal. In Constitution USA, Sagal traverses the nation on two wheels finding out how the Constitution affects everyday Americans where they live.
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