This Day in History Entry #95

December 7th, 2010 by Wordsman

Near four months the Convention had spent
But would the states with it be content?
Little Delaware rose
And with all “Yeas” (no “Noes”)
They declared their unquestioned assent

Event: Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution
Year: 1787
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Constitution

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