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[THEY CallMe Mr Wilkes]

I believe that every poster on these forums understands The Constitution. 

I will not degrade or minimize any of them.

[Meowingkitty]

We were supposed to memorize the preamble but for some reason someone changed their minds and we didn't have to. Had to take government class. Don't remember much about it. This was in the early 70's. 

[meem120]

We had to memorize the Gettysburg address...Four score and seven years ago. etc etc

[Bookplate]

Yes, it was part of Civics, which was folded into the elementary school social sciences. 

I can only assume that Civics, Critical Thinking, and Information Literacy are missing from most curricula today; it explains much.

[mrshckynut]

we had basic American history for one semester nothing too deep

mrshckynut 

[ALRATIBA]

I don't recall anything specific related to July 4th. I didn't go to public school, but we did have all the usual American History and Civics classes.  School was out by late June.

Re the Revolutionary War ....

I do recall "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" from elementary school English class, and the story of the first American Flag by Betsy Ross. 

One of my German ancestors was a Hessian who fought on the side of the English.  He survived and returned to Germany.

[shoekitty]

ThePreamble and the Gettysburg address I still remember

[pdlinda]

@JeanLouiseFinch   Yes, we did ALL THAT, PLUS said the "Pledge of Allegiance" every day.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@pdlinda wrote:

@JeanLouiseFinch   Yes, we did ALL THAT, PLUS said the "Pledge of Allegiance" every day.

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Indeed, @pdlinda, every day, first thing.  In elementary school, in Chicago, we were graded on citizenship too.  

[Rockycoast]

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@Marp wrote:

Back in high school we studied both the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.  We also had to memorize the preambles to each and be able to discuss their meanings.

Are either studied in public schools today?  Do students still have to memorize and understand the preambles?

Do you remember either or both?

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Yes, back in the 70's in high school we were required to learn about both and more in American History and Civics classes. It was a graduation requirement to pass Civics class.