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[[Benjamin Franklin]] was the oldest attendee, at 82.  He had to be carried to meetings in a chair and wrote out his remarks so that others could speak for him.  Nevertheless, his influence on the Convention was invaluable.
 
[[Benjamin Franklin]] was the oldest attendee, at 82.  He had to be carried to meetings in a chair and wrote out his remarks so that others could speak for him.  Nevertheless, his influence on the Convention was invaluable.
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[[James Madison]] worked tirelessly on the Constitution, and his tenacity earned him the nickname "Father of the Constitution".
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[[James Madison]] took copious notes during the deliberations and was a tireless worker.  All his proposals were rejected, but he received the misnomer of "Father of the Constitution" because most of knowledge of the proceedings come from his notes.
    
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention were bright, dedicated, and spiritual men.  This was a very special event.
 
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention were bright, dedicated, and spiritual men.  This was a very special event.
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