George Washington of Virginia.
George WashingtonGeorge Washington was elected to preside over the Constitutional Convention (aka Philadelphia Convention) in 1787.
The first president of the convention was George Washington. He was elected unanimously by the delegates at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787. Washington's leadership was pivotal in guiding the discussions and ensuring a sense of order and respect among the delegates. His presence lent significant credibility to the convention and its proceedings.
Why is it said the delegates to the Philadelphia Convention ignored their instructions?
The US Constitutional Convention was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The year was 1787.
Thomas Jefferson was not the president of the Philadelphia convention. George Washington was.
George Washington was elected President of the Constitutional Convention by unanimous vote. The Constitutional Convention opened in 1787 in Philadelphia.
George Washington
At the Constitutional Convention, George Washington was elected president. The convention took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from May 25 to September 17, 1787.
At the Constitutional Convention, George Washington was elected president. The convention took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from May 25 to September 17, 1787.
George Washington of Virginia.
George WashingtonGeorge Washington was elected to preside over the Constitutional Convention (aka Philadelphia Convention) in 1787.
At the Constitutional Convention, George Washington was elected president. The convention took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from May 25 to September 17, 1787.
The fifty-five delegates elected George Washington to preside over the Convention.George Washington, who two years later (1789) became the first US President under that Constitution.
Philadelphia. The convention was held there. Philadelphia. The convention was held there.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Constitutional Convention, also known as the Philadelphia Convention was taken place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.