To Constitution Day Participants at The University of Iowa Libraries:

The Founding Fathers signed the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. That day marked the completion of one of the most important documents not only in United States history, but in the history of democratic governance. In making this document the core of our new country, the Founding Fathers declared that the rights and freedoms enumerated in the Constitution would be the foundation and guiding principles for the United States of America.

It is precisely because these rights and freedoms are at the core of American democracy that we must remain vigilant in protecting and upholding them. In order to do so, I believe it is the responsibility of every American to study the Constitution. This is why it is my honor to provide copies of the Constitution for you to take home with you.

I applaud your participation in today’s events and hope that you will find the copies of the Constitution useful. I encourage all of you to honor the legacy of our Constitution by remaining engaged in your communities as well as in the state and national issues that matter most to you.

Sincerely,

Dave Loebsack
Member of Congress

Editor’s Note: Representative Loebsack’s office provided copies of the pocket Constitution. You can pick up yours at the North Circulation desk of the Main Library.