USPS on May 1987 issued a first day cover postcard marking the 200th anniversary of the first Constitutional Convention in 1787. Cancellation postmark originated from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
A convention of delegates from all the states except Rhode Island met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in May of 1787. Known as the Constitutional Convention, at this meeting it was decided that the best solution to the young country's problems was to set aside the Articles of Confederation and write a new constitution.
Five issues at the Constitutional Convention were discussed in 1787. When the 55 delegates gathered in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation, there were several major issues on the agenda to address including representation, state versus federal powers, executive power, slavery, and commerce.
Five issues at the Constitutional Convention were discussed in 1787. When the 55 delegates gathered in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation, there were several major issues on the agenda to address including representation, state versus federal powers, executive power, slavery, and commerce.
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