Constitutional Convention Images
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Howard Chandler Christy, "Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States," George Washington presiding, in Philadelphia on September 17th, 1787, on display in the U.S. Capitol.
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Nicholas Scull and George Heap, "A Map of Philadelphia and Parts Adjacent" (1752); the first published view of Independence Hall, known then as the Philadelphia State House, where the Constitutional Convention was held.
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James Madison, "Father of the Constitution" and fourth President of the United States, Philadelphia: W.H. Morgan, between 1809 and 1817.
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Benjamin Franklin, 1706–1790. Portrait by Chas. Wilson Peale.
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The American Civil Liberties Union: Illustrated guide to the Bill of Rights.