The Constitutional Convention

Discover the dramatic story behind the creation of one of the world's greatest documents - the Constitution of the United States. In a time of disarray and danger, James Madison believed a truly national government was needed, leading to the Constitutional Convention of 1787. With extensive notes from Madison himself, two esteemed scholars have made this historic event accessible to everyone. Follow the debates, the drama, and the final votes that created one of the most important documents in American history.