Signing the Constitution Birthday of our Constitution
The Constitution’s birthday is September 17, 1787 the day delegates in Philadelphia signed the document after nearly four months of work. Ben Franklin at 81 could not stand to speak he asked a delegate to read his note. He urged sign and support though not agreeing with every detail.
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Delegates Refuse to Sign Constitution Over Rights and Power
Among the final meeting delegates three declined to sign. George Mason of Virginia opposed the document for lacking a bill of rights. Edmund Randolph of Virginia objected to central power, and Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts worried the central government had too much authority.
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Signing and ratification of the U S Constitution
After the Constitution was signed it formed part of a six page report sent by the convention to Congress in New York. Congress received the package on Sept 20 1787 and sent it to the states for ratification. By July 1788 nine of the 13 states had ratified it.
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Signers of the Constitution Highlight Washington and Madison
George Washington led the convention influencing participation though not debating publicly. James Madison, called father of the Constitution, spoke out for a strong national government and kept records. Signers include North Carolina figures Blount Spaight Williamson Few Baldwin and Georgia’s Abraham Baldwin.
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