May 1787: The delegates started arriving in Philadelphia

On this day in 1787, the story of the US changed forever when delegates from the 13 states met to amend The Articles of Confederation.    

It did not really start until May 25 when everybody was in town.   

By September, the sessions produced the US Constitution that we know today.    It was subsequently sent to the states for ratification.   The Bill of Rights, or the first 10 Amendments, were added between 1789-1791.     

It was a contentious summer.   Let me recommend  "Miracle in Philadelphia" to follow the  day to day stories.

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