The entire U.S. Constitution is to go on display for the first time as part of the National Archives’ celebration of the 250th anniversary of the nation.

The Constitution and the original Bill of Rights will be presented, along with the 17 constitutional amendments, in the National Archives building in D.C., according to a National Archives news release .

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The exhibit will be open to the public inside the National Archives’ Rotunda from Sept. 16 through Oct. 1.

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