235 years ago, on September 17th, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention gathered in Philadelphia, PA to sign the Constitution of the United States. On September 17th each year the United States commemorates the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and celebrates all who have become citizens of the United States. The struggle for equal … Continue reading Constitution Day and Citizenship Day 2022
“Constitution Day” celebrates the ratification of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. On this day, 233 years ago, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention gathered in Philadelphia, PA to sign this landmark document. The Constitution established our national government and fundamental laws, and continues to guarantee basic rights for U.S. citizens. The Bill of … Continue reading Happy Constitution Day!
In honor of Constitution Day, we are celebrating immigrant rights at Gleeson Library. Come visit our display near the entrance to Thacher Gallery. While you’re here, pick-up a pocket constitution, a Ben Franklin tattoo, and Red Cards from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center. Many thanks go to Juliana Molina, a Gleeson Library Student Assistant, for … Continue reading Happy Constitution Day!
In honor of Constitution Day, we are celebrating voting rights at Gleeson Library. Continue reading Happy Constitution Day!
“Constitution Day” celebrates the ratification of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. On this day, 230 years ago, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention gathered in Philadelphia, PA to sign this landmark document. The Constitution established our national government and fundamental laws, and continues to guarantee basic rights for U.S. citizens. The Bill of … Continue reading Happy Constitution Day!
You’ve heard the hype about Big Data. But how much of that data is available to the public? Private corporations control the access and distribution of data that they collect, and may be unwilling to share it or may charge high prices. The United States Government, however, has made a broad sweeping commitment to providing … Continue reading Open Access to Government Data
“Constitution Day” celebrates the ratification of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. On this day, 228 years ago, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention gathered in Philadelphia, PA to sign this landmark document. The Constitution established our national government and fundamental laws, and continues to guarantee basic rights for U.S. citizens. The Bill of … Continue reading Happy Constitution Day!
September 17th is the 227th Anniversary of the United States Constitution. Want to test your knowledge of the Constitution? Take this online quiz. Learn more about the Constitution using the library’s Constitution Day Online Guide. Continue reading Happy Constitution Day
While I was waiting for the bus to come to work at the USF Library this morning, I noticed the front page of today’s Examiner proclaimed, “Sky-high rents: SF tops the nation for median prices.” Naturally I plucked a copy from the newsstand and perused the article; anecdotally we all know it is nearly impossible … Continue reading Stats to back that up
Happy Constitution Day, USF! September 17th is the 225th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Now, courtesy of The National Constitution Center, you too can become a signatory of the U.S. Constitution! Sign online at http://constitutioncenter.org/i-signed/ Here’s some Constitution Day trivia to impress your friends: The U.S. Constitution is the oldest and shortest of all … Continue reading Happy Constitution Day!
