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September 17th. Theme for the day.

On September 17, 1787, members of the Constitutional Convention signed the final draft of the Constitution. Two days earlier, when a final vote was called, Edmund Randolph called for another convention to carefully review the Constitution as it stood. This motion was voted down and the Constitution was adopted. The product of four months of secret debate, the Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation and proposed an entirely new form of government. Way to go guys! image

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There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt.
–John Adams, 1826

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  • OverdateOverdate Posts: 7,104 ✭✭✭✭✭
    In my opinion, this is one of the most attractive commems the Mint has ever produced, and it's available at slightly over melt! image

    My Adolph A. Weinman signature :)

  • DUIGUYDUIGUY Posts: 7,252 ✭✭✭


    << <i>In my opinion, this is one of the most attractive commems the Mint has ever produced, and it's available at slightly over melt! image >>



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    “A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly."



    - Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
  • MesquiteMesquite Posts: 4,075 ✭✭✭
    ttt for the morning crew.
    There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt.
    –John Adams, 1826
  • Very cool, I was not even aware of this commem, thanks for sharing! That eagle is image
    imageQuid pro quo. Yes or no?
  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,147 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>this is one of the most attractive commems the Mint has ever produced >>

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  • LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    I read The Summer of 1787 recently, and it is a very good book. For anyone interested in what went on during the debates about the Constitution, I highly recommend it. You can get it for a song (used) on Amazon (like for a dollar or two).
    Always took candy from strangers
    Didn't wanna get me no trade
    Never want to be like papa
    Working for the boss every night and day
    --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)

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