Founding Documents Hub
Begin with the words that shaped the Republic. These primary documents give readers a direct path from today's questions back to the original text.
Right to Travel Hub Religious Liberty PageUnited States Constitution of 1787
Official National Archives page
Examine the original framework Keep the 1787 text for studyRead the Constitution in this pageExpand reader
Constitution with All 27 Amendments
Official Library of Congress / Congress Constitution page
See the Constitution as amended Compare the congressional editionRead all 27 amendments in this pageExpand reader
Bill of Rights (1791)
Official National Archives page
Read the first ten amendments See the official Bill of Rights textRead the Bill of Rights in this pageExpand reader
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John F. Kennedy on the Bill of Rights
Watch the historic address, then return to the original amendments with the questions and language still in view. Share this film with someone who needs to hear why these protections matter.
Watch the JFK address in fullDeclaration of Independence (1776)
Official National Archives page
Read the Declaration's case for liberty Compare the government edition