Anniversary of the Constitution of the United States

On Sept. 17, 1787, two hundred twenty two(222) years ago today, delegations from 12 states at the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia, PA, voted unamimously to approve the proposed document. Thirty-nine of the 42 delegates present signed it and the Convention adjourned, after drafting a letter of transmittal to the Congress. The proposed constitution stipulated that it would take affect when ratified by nine states. This day is a legal holiday in Arizona and Florida.