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The Faith of Our Founders Day 30

SGerhart — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:59:57 +0000

Of the 55 delegates sent to the Constitutional Convention, 28 were Episcopalians, 8 were Presbyterians, 7 were Congregationalists, 2 were Lutherans, 2 were Dutch Reformed, 2 were Roman Catholics, 1 was unknown, and three were said to be deists. At a minimum, 93% of the men who attended the convention were members of Christian churches. Forty men signed it. It took a long time to write and ratify the United States Constitution. It was officially adopted on September 17, 1787.

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The Faith of Our Founders Day 29 Rhode Island

SGerhart — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:54:25 +0000

Rhode Island was the thirteenth state ratifying the Constitution, doing so on May 29, 1790 at the Second Congregational Church.

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The Faith of Our Founders Day 28 North Carolina

SGerhart — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:46:08 +0000

North Carolina was the twelfth state ratifying the Constitution, doing so on November 21, 1789 in the State House in Fayetteville. The ratifying convention started at St. Matthew’s Church in Hillsborough. It was signed by William Blount, Richard Spaight, and Hugh Williamson. William Davie and Alexander Martin left the convention early and did not sign the document.

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The Faith of Our Founders Day 27 New York

SGerhart — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:51:20 +0000

New York was the eleventh state to ratify the United States Constitution.

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The Faith of Our Founders Day 26 Virginia

SGerhart — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:41:53 +0000

Virginia was the tenth state ratifying the U.S. Constitution, doing so on June 25, 1788. George Washington, James Madison, and John Blair all signed the U.S. Constitution.

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The Faith of Our Founders Day 25 New Hampshire

SGerhart — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:53:46 +0000

New Hampshire was the ninth state ratifying the Constitution, doing so on June 21, 1788 in the city of Concord at the Old North Church Meeting House. Nicolas Gilman and John Langdon both signed the United States Constitution on behalf of the State of New Hampshire.

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The Faith of Our Founders Day 24 South Carolina

SGerhart — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:22:48 +0000

South Carolina was the eighth state ratifying the Constitution, doing so on May 23, 1788. Pierce Butler, Charles Pickney, Charles Cotesworth Pickney, and John Rutledge all signed the United States Constitution from the State of South Carolina.

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The Faith of Our Founders Day 23 Maryland

SGerhart — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:43:30 +0000

Maryland was the seventh state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, doing so on April 28, 1788. Three men signed the constitution from the state; James McHenry, Daniel Carroll, and Daniel Jenifer. Two men, Luther Martin and John Mercer did not sign the document.

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The Faith of Our Founders Day 22 Massachusetts

SGerhart — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:38:13 +0000

Massachusetts was the sixth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, doing so on February 6, 1788 doing so at the church called the Long Lane Meeting House. Two men signed the constitution from the state; Rufus King (Day 10) and Nathaniek Gorham. Elbridge Gerry and Caleb Strong did not sign the document because it did not have a Bill of Rights at that time. The Bill of Rights were added at a later date.

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The Faith of Our Founders Day 21 Connecticut

SGerhart — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:30:46 +0000

Connecticut was the fifth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, doing so on January 9, 1788, doing so at the Second Congregational Church in Newport. Two men signed the constitution from the state; William Samuel Johnson and Roger Sherman.

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