We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” – the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution
On June 22, our nation marked the anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. The U.S. Constitution, one of humankind’s most important texts, is a source of great pride to the state of New Hampshire. Of the 13 original colonies, it was determined that nine would be required for ratification. After a lengthy debate, and an extremely close vote, New Hampshire was that necessary ninth state. Looking at the current situation of our national affairs, I wonder if such an endeavor could even be attempted today, let alone succeed.
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