Historical Events tagged with "independencehall"
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The Constitution is Signed in Philadelphia
The United States Constitution was signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, marking the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention. Delegates from the thirteen original states gathered to debate and draft a framework for a new government that would replace the Articles of Confederation. The signing brought together key figures such as George Washington, who presided over the convention, and Benjamin Franklin. The event symbolized a significant shift toward a more centralized government to address the weaknesses in the previous governance system, and it set the stage for the future of American democracy.
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