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Writing the Constitution: Miracle in Philadelphia
Published 3 years, 6 months ago
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Spring 1787. The American revolution had been won, but no one seemed to know how to govern the new nation. There was no chief executive, no agreement on taxes, or even how they should be collected. The country was teetering on the edge of anarchy. Something clearly had to be done, and quickly. What happened next is nothing short of a miracle. Historian Jay Cost tells the incredible story. Donate today to help keep PragerU podcasts and videos free! PragerU.com/donate
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