Rep. Dan Crenshaw marked the 238th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution by reflecting on its significance and historical impact in a series of posts on September 17, 2025.
In one post, Crenshaw stated, “Before 1787, authority flowed downward from monarchs. Our Founders flipped the order: authority flows upward from the people. It wasn’t simple rhetoric. It was a political earthquake, drawing on lessons from Athens, Rome, Jerusalem, and London to forge something new.” [September 17, 2025]
He continued by highlighting the principles underpinning the document: “The U.S. Constitution was not only written on parchment—it was written on a novel idea: that power must be limited, and liberty secured by law. Here’s how the Constitution changed the world when it was signed 238 years ago https://t.co/pLCloQsZA8” [September 17, 2025]
Emphasizing its continued relevance, Crenshaw added: “The Constitution is not a relic. It is a shield. It has carried America through wars, depressions, and crises. It remains humanity’s greatest experiment in ordered liberty — and the enduring hope of all who seek freedom and self-government.” [September 17, 2025]
Dan Crenshaw has represented Texas’s 2nd congressional district since his first election victory in 2018 over Todd Litton. He has consistently won re-election in subsequent cycles against Sima Ladjevardian (2020), Robin Fulford (2022), and Peter Filler (2024), maintaining strong majorities each time.
The United States Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787 in Philadelphia by delegates to the Constitutional Convention. The document established foundational principles for American government such as checks and balances and separation of powers.
