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Domestic News
October 2, 1936
The Midland Journal
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Schools in Maryland observed Constitution Day on September 17 with exercises sponsored by the Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution, commemorating the U.S. Constitution's completion in 1787.
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SCHOOLS OBSERVE CONSTITUTION DAY
Thursday, Sept. 17, was observed with appropriate exercises in our schools, in celebration of Constitution Day, the programs being sponsored by the Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution.
Constitution Day, celebrated throughout the United States, commemorates the completion of the work on the document on September 17, 1787.
The convention to write the Constitution was called to meet May 14, 1787, but a quorum was not secured until May 25. The work was completed September 17.
Thursday, Sept. 17, was observed with appropriate exercises in our schools, in celebration of Constitution Day, the programs being sponsored by the Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution.
Constitution Day, celebrated throughout the United States, commemorates the completion of the work on the document on September 17, 1787.
The convention to write the Constitution was called to meet May 14, 1787, but a quorum was not secured until May 25. The work was completed September 17.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Education
What keywords are associated?
Constitution Day
Schools Observance
American Revolution Society
What entities or persons were involved?
Maryland Society Sons Of The American Revolution
Where did it happen?
Maryland
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Maryland
Event Date
Thursday, Sept. 17
Key Persons
Maryland Society Sons Of The American Revolution
Event Details
Schools observed Constitution Day with appropriate exercises sponsored by the Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution. Constitution Day commemorates the completion of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. The convention was called for May 14, 1787, quorum on May 25, 1787, and completed September 17, 1787.