Title: Today in history
Description: Discusses the establishment of religious freedom by the First Amendment to the Constitution, part of the Bill of Rights. Touches on the arrival of Jewish-American citizens during colonial times. On Aug. 17, 1790, the Hebrew Congregation of Newport, R.I. presented a congratulatory address to President George Washington.
Subjects: United States, Church and State, History, Jews, Freedom of religion, Church and state
Places: United States
Time periods: Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775