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On September 17th, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution of the United States at the old Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia. That historic day marked the establishment of the principles of limited government, separation of powers, and federalism that have guided the United States towards liberty and prosperity.

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