| United States Bill of Rights | |
|---|---|
First page of an original copy of the twelve proposed articles of amendment, as passed by Congress and engrossed by
William Lambert
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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 | |
|---|---|
First page of an original copy of the twelve proposed articles of amendment, as passed by Congress and engrossed by
William Lambert
|
|
| 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 |