The notion of freedom of the press was tested just a few years after the Bill of Rights when political parties developed in the mid-1790s.
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New on DocsTeach: War & Protest Photos, Alexander Hamilton, the Bill of Rights and More
Recent highlights of primary sources newly added to DocsTeach
Student Rights in the 20th Century: Tinker v. Des Moines, an Article & Podcast
A journal article and podcast provide a deeper dive into students rights cases, including Tinker v. Des Moines.
New for Constitution Day: Distance Learning for Students and a Professional Development Webinar
September 17th is Constitution Day! On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document that they had spent weeks creating: the Constitution of the United States. However, the Constitution is only one of our founding documents. The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights … Continue reading New for Constitution Day: Distance Learning for Students and a Professional Development Webinar
Educator Open House in Washington, DC
Attention DC area educators! Please join us for our annual Educators Open House on Thursday, September 13th from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at the National Archives in Washington, DC. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Enjoy a special after-hours viewing of our exhibits, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Meet … Continue reading Educator Open House in Washington, DC
Bill of Rights Day
December 15 is Bill of Rights Day, which commemorates the ratification of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These two eBooks, created by us at the National Archives, are useful for teaching about the creation of the Bill of Rights and for how the protections afforded by the first 10 amendments have been … Continue reading Bill of Rights Day
Putting the Bill of Rights to the Test: A New Student Workbook
This primary source-based workbook helps students explore concepts found in the Bill of Rights.
New Bill of Rights Distance Learning Programs
We're offering brand new free distance learning programs for the K-12 classroom.
Find the National Archives at NCSS!
Join us for workshops and special events as part of the National Council for the Social Studies Conference in Washington, DC, in December 2016.
Free Bill of Rights Exhibit for Your School
Our high-resolution The Bill of Rights and You posters are now available for download! Find the PDF files at www.archives.gov/amending-america/visit/bill-of-rights-pop-up. Update: Due to the high level of interest, we have no more Bill of Rights and You exhibits to distribute. Thousands will be on display in schools, libraries, museums and other community organizations soon! We're offering a free pop-up exhibit … Continue reading Free Bill of Rights Exhibit for Your School