1787 ⟶ U.S. Constitution Drafted and Submitted for Ratification

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📜 U.S. Constitution Drafted and Submitted for Ratification

The United States Constitution is written in Philadelphia and submitted to the states for ratification.⟶
U.S. Constitution Drafted and Submitted for Ratification (1787)
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📜 Federalist Papers Published

1788: The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay⟶
Federalist Papers Published (1787)
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🇺🇸 New Hampshire Ratifies the US Constitution

New Hampshire becomes the 9th state to ratify the United States Constitution, and by the terms of Article VII it takes effect.⟶
New Hampshire Ratifies the US Constitution (1788)
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🇺🇸 George Washington Elected First U.S. President

George Washington is elected the first President of the United States; he serves until 1797.⟶
George Washington Elected First U.S. President (1789)
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📜 United States Bill of Rights Ratified

The United States Bill of Rights is ratified.⟶
United States Bill of Rights Ratified (1791)
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