While everybody’s thinking tri-cornered hats, Boston tea, and founding fathers, here’s a little thing:

«All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.»

Also, in the same vein of thought, another little thing:

«The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.

Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.»

And, while I’m at it:

«The eighteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed.»

Now drink!