The “fifth page” of the Constitution has never been on display before at the National Archives. This year, for the first time, visitors will be able to see what is sometimes referred to as the “fifth page” of the Constitution—the Resolutions of Transmittal to the Continental Congress. A special display for the 225th anniversary of the Constitution in September, will feature this document. “It’s up there with the Constitution in terms of value,” says curator Alice Kamps. The Constitution Resolution spells out how the new Constitution would be adopted by the United States and how the new government would be put into effect. Don’t miss your chance to see it! It’s only on display from September 14 to 17.
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The “fifth page” of the Constitution has never been on display before at the National Archives.

This year, for the first time, visitors will be able to see what is sometimes referred to as the “fifth page” of the Constitution—the Resolutions of Transmittal to the Continental Congress. A special display for the 225th anniversary of the Constitution in September, will feature this document. “It’s up there with the Constitution in terms of value,” says curator Alice Kamps.

The Constitution Resolution spells out how the new Constitution would be adopted by the United States and how the new government would be put into effect.

Don’t miss your chance to see it! It’s only on display from September 14 to 17.

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