The Civic Spirit
Pocket Constitution
The Civic Spirit Pocket Constitution is a reminder to students that their work is needed.
It is designed to give students the experience of carrying a document that anchors the country’s founding story with the acknowledgement that the gift of citizenship requires constant vigilance and commitment.
In addition to the original words of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Amendments, the Civic Spirit Student Pocket Constitution includes key essays and speeches that helped create the Constitution we have today. This includes:
- Declaration of Sentiments, 1848
- Frederick Douglass’ What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?, 1852
- Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, 1863
- Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address, 1865
With this small book, we hope to inspire the youth of America to inherit and protect their democracy…
Because a free country is worth preserving.