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Today in History: Bill of Rights Ratified: First Ten Amendments Adopted

12/15/2025

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On December 15, 1791, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified. These amendments were designed to protect individual liberties and limit government power, addressing concerns raised during the Constitution's ratification debates. They guarantee essential rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.

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On December 15, 1791, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified. These amendments were designed to protect individual liberties and limit government power, addressing concerns raised during the Constitution's ratification debates. They guarantee essential rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.