On this day in history, December 15, 1791, Bill of Rights ratified, codifying unique freedoms in new nation
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The Bill of Rights, containing the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, were ratified on this day in history, Dec. 15, 1791 — enumerating rights and protections cherished by Americans.
"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. "A bill of rights is what the people are entitled to against every government on earth." — Thomas Jefferson "The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." — Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
The Bill of Rights was essentially a compromise between the competing factions and a win for the Anti-Federalists.