During World War II, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights were stored in the United States Bullion Depository at Fort Knox , Kentucky, for safekeeping.

Why they were moved

  • After the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, U.S. officials feared possible attacks on Washington, D.C., and took extra steps to protect key national documents.
  • The Library of Congress arranged for the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution to be transported under heavy security to Fort Knox, where they could be protected like gold reserves.

How long they stayed at Fort Knox

  • The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were sent to Fort Knox in December 1941 and remained there for several years during the most dangerous phase of the war.
  • By September 1944, they were returned to Washington, D.C., and reinstalled for public display once officials judged the threat had lessened.

What about the Bill of Rights?

  • The original Bill of Rights (the federal copy) was also treated as one of the “Charters of Freedom” and included among high‑value documents slated for maximum protection.
  • Like the Declaration and the Constitution, it was stored at Fort Knox during World War II to shield it from any potential enemy attack.

TL;DR: All three—Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights—were taken out of Washington, D.C., and stored in the ultra‑secure bullion depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky, during World War II.

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