Signing of the Constitution at Independence Hall 1787
The scene at Independence Hall Philadelphia marks the signing of a new constitution on September 17 1787 after heated debate. George Washington presided as the convention completed the proposal to form a more perfect union and guarantee the nation’s prosperity and safety.
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Independence Hall
Philadelphia
United States
New Republic
Roger Sherman
Benjai
John Hancock
Charles Thomson
William Jackson
George Washington
Gouvereur Morris
Pennsylvania
Morris
Rising Sun Moment in a Nation’s Founding
A passage reflects on Patrick Henry and a President’s call to honor September 17 as a debt to those who forged the Constitution. It links Ben Franklin’s sunrise metaphor to the enduring promise of American governance amid a vast population.
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Ben Franklin
United States
Guffey May Run for Governor Amid Senate Turmoil
The article notes Pennsylvania Senator Joseph F. Guffey, once a key Democratic broker, may seek Pennsylvania governor amid rumors of weakening influence after broadcasting a harsh rebuke of colleagues. It contrasts his past Tammany ties with current squabbles over Supreme Court enlargement and party unity amid Garner’s strategic handling of pending sugar legislation.
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Senate
Joseph F. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Guffey
Tammany Hall
Tammany
New York
The
Inquirer
National Committee
John J. Raskob
al Smith
Raskob
Joseph T. Robinson
Downsat Hot Springs
Ark
Fey
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Keystone State
Roosevelt
Jim Farley
Pat Boland
Scranton
House
Supreme Court
Garner
Bill
Unexpired Contract Barred Terry From Other Offers
Terry sought a new contract and raise, telling Giants officials of other offers. They refused to tear up the existing deal, which has one year remaining, and will not block his pursuit of better terms.
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Gehrig
Myer
Cecil Travis
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Jimmy Farrell
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Terry Moore
Eric Tipton
Duke
Andy Bershak
Yale
Gallagher
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