Constitution Convention of the United States

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Convened, May 25, 1787
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The Constitutional Convention opens with a quorum of seven states in Philadelphia to discuss revising the Articles of Confederation. Eventually, all states but Rhode Island are represented.

Signed, June 21, 1788
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The Constitution becomes effective for the ratifying states when New Hampshire is the ninth state to sign it.

Signed, Sept 17, 1787
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All 12 state delegations approve the Constitution, 39 delegates sign it of the 42 present, and the Convention formally adjourns. The constitution is signed by George Washington and William Jackson

Acquired, Sept 18, 1787
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William Jackson took the proposed Constitution, the cover resolution and a letter signed by GeorgeWashington, along with the unsigned printed copies to Congress then sitting in City Hall in NYC

1st Printing, Sept 19, 1787
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1st printing of the Constitution, called the Pennsylvania Packet

Factoids
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Sept 24, 1789-Judiciary Act of 1789 Congress establishes a Supreme Court, 13 district courts, three ad hoc circuit courts, and the position of Attorney General
Sept 25, 1789-Congress approves 12 amendments and sends them to the states for rati cation
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The Constitution of the United States - The Pennsylvania Packet - Page 1

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The Constitution of the United States - The Pennsylvania Packet - Page 2

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The Constitution of the United States - The Pennsylvania Packet - Page 3

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The Constitution of the United States - The Pennsylvania Packet - Page 4

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George washington presiding over the constitutional convention in Philadelphia 1787

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Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States

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The Signing of the American Constitution

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Thomas Jefferson prepares to hand a draft of the Declaration of Independence to John Hancock.

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George Washington (center) receives a draft of the Constitution from James Madison

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Convention at Philadelphia

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The Foundation of American Government

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The Adoption of the U.S. Constitution in Congress at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Sept. 17, 1787

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Franklin at the Constitutional Convention 1787

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Washington as Statesman at the Constitutional Convention

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Signing of the Constitution by ()

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Signing of the Constitution by Thomas P. Rossiter (circa-1870)

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Thomas Fitzsimons
Thomas Fitzsimons
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Jared Ingersoll
Jared Ingersoll
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William Samuel Johnson
William Samuel Johnson
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Roger Sherman
Roger Sherman

Declaration of Independence, Committee of Five, Second Continental Congress

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George Clymer
George Clymer

Second Continental Congress

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Nicholas Gilman
Nicholas Gilman
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William Livingston
William Livingston
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Thomas Mifflin
Thomas Mifflin
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James McHenry
James McHenry
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Gouverneur Morris
Gouverneur Morris
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John Langdon
John Langdon
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Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton

Federalist Papers, New York Manumission Society

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Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin

Committee of Five, American Philosophical Society, Second Continental Congress

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James Madison Jr.
James Madison Jr.

Princeton University, Federalist Papers

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John Blair
John Blair
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William Paterson
William Paterson
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William Jackson
William Jackson
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Hugh Williamson
Hugh Williamson
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John Dickinson
John Dickinson
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Jacob Broom
Jacob Broom
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