September 17th is Constitution Day. This is the day we commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. After the 13 colonies declared independence from Great Britain in 1776, the first governing document of the United States was the Articles of Confederation. After Shays’ Rebellion in Massachusetts, the nation’s leadersContinue reading “Constitution Day”
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National Voter Registration Day
September 20, 2022, is National Voter Registration Day. This is a nonpartisan civic holiday to encourage everyone to register to vote. Registering ensures that you’re able to participate in upcoming elections. Tarleton students, faculty, and staff can use Turbo Vote to register to vote, check voter registration status, and set up text and/or email notificationsContinue reading “National Voter Registration Day”
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