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We the people the story of our Constitution

In May 1787 delegates from across the country--including George Washington, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin--gathered in Philadelphia and, meeting over the course of a sweltering summer, created a new framework for governing: the Constitution of the United States.

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Main Author: Cheney, Lynne V.
Other Authors: Harlin, Greg (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2008.
Subjects:
United States. > Constitution > Juvenile nonfiction.
United States > Politics and government > 1775-1783 > Juvenile nonfiction.
United States > Politics and government > 1783-1789 > Juvenile nonfiction.
Constitutional history > United States > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Summary:In May 1787 delegates from across the country--including George Washington, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin--gathered in Philadelphia and, meeting over the course of a sweltering summer, created a new framework for governing: the Constitution of the United States.
Physical Description:30 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781416954187
141695418X
Author Notes:Lynne Cheney was born on August 14, 1941 in Casper, Wyoming. She received a B.A. with honors from Colorado College, a M.A. in English from the University of Colorado, and a Ph.D. in 19th century British literature from the University of Wisconsin. She was the editor of Washingtonian Magazine from 1983 to 1986. As chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities from 1986 to 1993, she wrote and spoke about the importance of knowing American history and she worked to provide opportunities for teachers to gain the knowledge that leads to inspired instruction. She has written several books including We the People: The Story of Our Constitution and James Madison: A Life Reconsidered.

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