The Story of the Constitution : Cornerstones of Freedom

The time is May 1787 & the place is Philadelphia. More than 50 delegates are gathered at the State House to form a new government -- your government! George Washington is here . . . & Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, & James Madison too. Hamilton says the President should be elected for life. But that would be like having a king! someone shouts. Big states should have more votes than small states, argues another. How will they ever settle their differences? Join them now & see for yourself how they decide the great issues that will shape America! A Weekly Reader Book for children.