WE THE PEOPLE
The Words That Built a Nation
Read America’s founding documents in one enduring library—faithfully presented, clearly introduced, and always connected to authoritative archival sources.
America’s Founding Documents
This growing Freedom & Beyond resource begins with the texts that define American liberty, government, and individual rights.
The Declaration of Independence
The statement of natural rights and national purpose adopted July 4, 1776.
The Constitution
The framework of the United States government, signed September 17, 1787.
The Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments and their essential protections of individual liberty.
Later Amendments
The amendments that expanded rights, refined elections, and changed American government.