On September 17, 1787, the Constitution as we know it was born. George Washington’s commanding presence played an important role in achieving this outcome. During the spring and sweltering summer of 1787, he provided guidance for 55 state delegates who gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to fiercely debate the future of the United States. There was no blueprint for this monumental undertaking, but it ultimately produced one of the world's greatest political documents, the United States Constitution. James Monroe summarized it best when, in a letter to Thomas Jefferson, wrote “Be assured, [Washington’s] influence carried the government.” Learn more about Washington's role: bit.ly/46ZJl7E