Index: Bill of Rights

Sep 25, 
1789

Congress Passes the Bill of Rights; Sends it to the States for Ratification

Nov 20, 
1789

Congratulations New Jersey! First State to Ratify the Bill of Rights

Jan 11, 
1937

ACLU Sponsors Poster Contest to Mark 150th Anniversary of the Constitution

Jan 26, 
1939

New York State Bar Association Creates Civil Liberties Committee

Mar 2, 
1939

Massachusetts Ratifies Bill of Rights – 148 Years Late

Apr 19, 
1939

Connecticut Ratifies the Bill of Rights – 148 Years Late

Jul 17, 
1939

NY Times Endorses American Bar Association Civil Liberties Committee

Dec 15, 
1941

FDR Establishes Bill of Rights Day

Jun 23, 
1947

Justice Black Argues for Total Incorporation of the Bill of Rights

Jul 4, 
1951

Cold War Reign of Fear: Madison, WI, Residents Afraid to Sign Petition with Excerpts from Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights

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