Article: REP. BARTLETT HOSTS LIBERTY DAY KIDS TAKES LIBERTY DAY QUIZ

Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett, R-Md. (6th CD), issued the following press release:

Reps. Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) hosted dozens of children at a news conference on Thursday, March 15th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM in HC-7 of the Capitol. The children quizzed Rep. Bartlett and other Members and staff about the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Liberty Day is celebrated on March 16th because it is the birthday of James Madison, considered by many to be the Father of the U.S. Constitution. Over 200 years ago, James Madison, stated, "The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty."

"These children turn education on its head," said ...

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