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July 10, 1787 at the Constitutional Convention, Washington pleaded for Hamilton's return to help steer the convention back on track in upcoming film "The American Constitution." Portrayed by actor David Whalen constitutionmovie.com #Constitution #OnThisDay #americanhistory #independencehall #OTD #America250

July 5, 1787 at the Constitutional Convention, things were falling apart. Watch actors Michael Lake and Bradley Coxe in upcoming film "The American Constitution." https://buff.ly/3PG3IPI #Constitution #OnThisDay #americanhistory #independencehall #OTD #America250

July 4, 1787 at the Constitutional Convention, the delegates celebrated Independence Day in the Country's largest city as portrayed in upcoming film "The American Constitution." https://buff.ly/3PG3IPI #Constitution #OnThisDay #OTD #America250 #americanhistory #independencehall

July 2, 1787 was a big day the Constitutional Convention. Watch https://buff.ly/3xAgbOv to see why historian David O. Stewart said that "states stood on the edge of the cliff." #Constitution #OnThisDay #OTD #America250 #americanhistory #independencehall #documentaryfilm

July 1, 1787 at the Constitutional Convention. George Washington wrote of his disappointment with the convention and his concern for the future of America. Portrayed by actor David Whalen in upcoming "The American Constitution." constitutionmovie.com #Constitution #OnThisDay #OTD #America250

June 30, 1787 at the Constitutional Convention. James Madison predicted slavery would be the future conflict rather than large vs. small states. Madison portrayed by actor Michael Lake in upcoming film "The American Constitution." #Constitution #OnThisDay #americanhistory #independencehall #documentaryfilm #OTD #America250

June 29, 1787 at the Constitutional Convention, Connecticut delegate Oliver Ellsworth called for compromise and equality of the states in the Senate. Portrayed by Troy Rudeseal in upcoming film "The American Constitution." #Constitution #OnThisDay #OTD #americanhistory #independencehall #documentaryfilm

June 15, 1787 at the Constitutional Convention, delegate William Paterson introduced the New Jersey Plan to replace the Virginia Plan as a basis for a new constitution. Portrayed by Brett J. Young in upcoming film "1787." #Constitution #OnThisDay #america250 #independencehall #OTD

June 11, 1787 at the Constitutional Convention. PA delegate James Wilson introduced the notorious 3/5ths fraction that gave slaveholders extra representation in government for having slaves. MA delegate Elbridge Gerry protested, "Why should the blacks, who are property in the south, be in the rule of representation more than the cattle and horses of the north?" Gerry is portrayed by Bradley Coxe in new film THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. #Constitution #OnThisDay #OTD #America250

June 1, 1787 at the Constitutional Convention, Virginia delegate George Mason wrote home, "America has certainly, upon this occasion, drawn forth her first characters." Portrayed by Victor Gallo in new film THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION: 1787." #Constitution #OnThisDay #americanhistory #independencehall #documentaryfilm #OTD #America250