The Official Congressionally Authorized U.S. Constitution

Government Printing Office

WASHINGTON -- Each September 17, the Nation celebrates the day the United States Constitution was signed back in 1787.

The U.S. Government Printing Office is helping commemorate this important date in our country’s history by making available to the public the official Congressionally authorized U.S. Constitution . . . May 4, 2009

Declaration of Independence. Painting by John Trumbull (1756-1843) photographed by Theodor Horydczak ca.1920-1950. Theodor Horydczak Collection.