The Constitutional Convention ended on September 17, 1787. As the Convention was reaching its close, Benjamin Franklin rose with a speech in his hand. Franklin was the oldest Convention …

B enjamin F ranklin On the Constitution (1787) Mr. President: I confess that there are several parts of this constitution which I do not at present approve, but I am not sure I shall never …

Benjamin Franklin: Speech in Convention 17 September 1787 The final session of the Constitutional Convention on 17 September began with the reading and correction of the …

The Rising Sun Chair in Independence Hall NPS photo “A republic, if you can keep it.” --Benjamin Franklin's response to Elizabeth Willing Powel's question: "Well, Doctor, what have we got, a …

In these Sentiments, Sir, I agree to this Constitution, with all its Faults, if they are such: because I think a General Government necessary for us, and there is no Form of Government but what …

Benjamin Franklin, speech at the Constitutional Convention, June 28, 1787. Mr. President, the small progress we have made after four or five weeks close attendance and continual …

Pennsylvania delegate Benjamin Franklin, one of the few Americans of the time with international repute, wanted to give a short speech to the Convention prior to the signing of the final draft of ...

May 23, 2021 · Note: Benjamin Franklin’s voice was weak, so James Wilson read this speech for him on the final day of the Constitutional Convention, Monday, September 17, 1787. Franklin …

The following remarks were recorded by James Madison at the close of the Constitutional Convention. Whilst the last members were signing it [i.e., the Constitution] Doct FRANKLIN …

With so many different and contending interests it is impossible that any one can obtain every object of their wishes. We have met to make mutual sacrifices for the general good, and we …