September 17, 1787 -
All 12 State delegations approve the Constitution. Of the 42 delegates present, 39 sign it and the Convention formally adjourns.
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America
All 12 State delegations approve the Constitution. Of the 42 delegates present, 39 sign it and the Convention formally adjourns.
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America