OpinionHappy Constitution Day: More Than a List of RightsSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintAn honor guard stands next to the original copies of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights at the National Archives in Washington, in a file photo. Alex Wong/Getty ImagesPreston Brashers9/17/2025|Updated: 9/17/20250:00X 1CommentaryAmericans who have never lived elsewhere may take for granted the constitutional protections we enjoy.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.