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Official Printing of the U.S. Constitution

Constitutional Convention of 1787September 17, 1787

National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA, United States

The final version of the Constitution was printed for the delegates as well as to share with Congress and the states. On the day of the signing, a few last-minute alterations forced those initial copies to be thrown out. John Dunlap and David Claypoole quickly printed corrected editions—a rare copy of which is seen here. All future printings originated from this broadside.

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