Delegates from twelve of the thirteen original states attended the Constitutional Convention in 1787, with Rhode Island being the only state that did not send representatives. Notable attendees included George Washington, who presided over the convention, and key figures like James Madison and Benjamin Franklin. The convention aimed to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and ultimately resulted in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
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