1787 Constitution Signing: A Dawn or Dusk?
2025-02-22
September 17, 1787 marked the end of the US Constitutional Convention. Despite three delegates refusing to sign, Franklin's heartfelt speech and Washington's support secured the Constitution's passage. A proposal to increase the size of the House of Representatives passed unanimously. However, the signing wasn't the final victory; the real challenge lay ahead in convincing the American people to embrace this new government, leaving its future uncertain.