United States Bill of Rights | |
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First page of an original copy of the twelve proposed articles of amendment, as passed by Congress
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Created | September 25, 1789 |
Ratified | December 15, 1791 |
Location | National Archives |
Author(s) | 1st United States Congress, mainly James Madison |
Purpose | To amend the Constitution of the United States |
United States Bill of Rights | |
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First page of an original copy of the twelve proposed articles of amendment, as passed by Congress
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Created | September 25, 1789 |
Ratified | December 15, 1791 |
Location | National Archives |
Author(s) | 1st United States Congress, mainly James Madison |
Purpose | To amend the Constitution of the United States |