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2020 Census Events & Milestones: Constitution Day

The U.S. Census Bureau commemorates Constitution Day with an interactive experience and historical exhibit at the National Constitution Center and a news conference in Philadelphia, PA.

Watch live on September 17, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. - noon EDT.

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Press Release
U.S Census Bureau Celebrates Role in U.S. Constitution
September 17, 2019
The U.S. Census Bureau celebrated its role in the Constitution at events in Philadelphia to educate the public about the importance of the upcoming 2020 Census.

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web Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director, U.S. Census Bureau
web Michael C. Cook, Sr., Chief, Public Information Office, U.S. Census Bureau
web Fernando E. Armstrong, Philadelphia Regional Director, U.S. Census Bureau

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video U.S. Constitution: Article I, Section 2
video 2010 Census: The U.S. Census and the Amazing Apportionment Machine
video Shape Your Future: The 2020 Census
video 2020 Census: What is the Census? (YouTube)
video The Census in 23 Artifacts (YouTube)
2020 Census: What is the Census?
The Census in 23 Artifacts

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America Counts Story
Constitution Day and the Census
September 16, 2019
Sept. 17 is a reminder that the Founding Fathers suggested most of the original census questions and devised how the count determines political representation.

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web Census 101: What You Need To Know
web The 2020 Census at a Glance
web How the 2020 Census will invite everyone to respond
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web Why Your Foundation Should Become a 2020 Census Official Partner

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web Legislation
web Through the Decades, 1790 Fast Facts
web Through the Decades, 1790 Overview
web Census in the Constitution

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2020 Census
2020
The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States. It is mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution and takes place every 10 years.
Press Release
U.S. Census Bureau Commemorates Constitution Day
September 05, 2019
On Sept. 17, as part of a day-long event in Philadelphia, the U.S. Census Bureau will commemorate Constitution Day.
Stats for Stories
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day: September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023
The American Community Survey estimates that in 2021 there were 310.7M citizens and 21.2M noncitizens in the U.S. About 281.1M citizens were born in the U.S.

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Constitution Day
September 17 is Constitution Day. Find a variety of materials to help celebrate including activities, videos, and more.
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