269 The Constitution

One of the most important things going on in Iraq right now is the hammering out of the constitution. Perhaps this is a good time to look at ours.

Constitution of the United States
Adopted by convention of States, September 17, 1787;
Ratification completed, June 21, 1788

Particularly take a look at the dates, and notice how long it took our forefathers and ancestors (both my German and my Scots-Irish ancestors were in the country before the Revolution, but not part of the process) to get it together after our revolution.

Check it out here at Emory.

Readings and audio for The American Revolution and the Founding of a New Nation, Sunday, June 23, 2002 to Friday, June 28, 2002, Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio, which has numerous free institutes on line with recorded lectures and list of readings.

Ashland University is the home of the Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs which"was established and named in honor of the late Congressman who represented Ohio's 17th Congressional district for 21 years. Representative John Ashbrook was a popular and forceful advocate and spokesman for limited constitutional government and reduced federal spending. That concept was re-emphasized by President Ronald Reagan when he personally dedicated the Center on May 9, 1983."

Among the offerings at the Ashbrook Center are free Saturday seminars for teachers.