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Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia drafts the United States Constitution.
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The Constitution is ratified by nine states, establishing the framework for the federal government.
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George Washington becomes the first President of the United States, and the new government begins to function under the Constitution.
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The Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution, is added to address concerns about individual liberties and limit the power of the federal government.
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The Constitution serves as the supreme law of the land, guiding the operations of the three branches of government—the Congress, the President, and the courts—and ensuring the protection of fundamental rights and principles of governance.