The Anti-Slavery Heritage of the Constitution

Visitors wait in line to view the original copies of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Alex Wong/Getty Images

Commentary

This Constitution Day, Sept. 17, marks the 234th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution in 1787. Since that day, America has extended human rights and liberties to a larger and more diverse people than ever in the history of the world.