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On this day in history, Dec. 15, 1791, Bill of Rights ratified, codifying unique freedoms in new nation

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, collectively known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified following vigorous national debate on this day in history, Dec. 15, 1791.


Their passage came three-and-a-half years after the Constitution was enacted to become the framework of the national government on June 21, 1788.


"A clash erupted over ratification [of the Constitution], with the Anti-Federalists opposing the creation of a strong national government and rejecting ratification and the Federalists advocating a strong union and adoption of the Constitution," writes the Free Speech Center at Middle Tennessee State University.

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