The phrase "and to our posterity" in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution refers to future generations, the descendants or offspring of the people who established the Constitution. It highlights the intention of the Constitution to create a lasting framework of government that applies not only to the people of that time but also to all future generations of Americans. It emphasizes the idea that the Constitution is not just a document for the present, but also for the future well-being and governance of the nation.
