What is Bill Of Rights Day?

## Bill of rights day (by presidential proclamation) (by presidential proclamation) (by presidential proclamation) (by presidential proclamation)

"Now, Consequently, I, Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate December 15, 1941, as Bill of Rights Day." "I call on the government and the people of the United States to observe the day by displaying the flag of the United States on public buildings and gathering together for such prayers and such ceremonies as may be appropriate."

The Bill of Rights is made up of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. These fundamental rights place limits on government power, which were passed by Congress on September 25, 1789.

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