Episode Fifteen: The Constitution, Part III, Welcome to Philadelphia

This is the third of several episodes on the creation, ratification, and implementation of the Constitution of the United States. In this episode we will examine the opening stages of the Constitutional Convention. We will look at James Madison’s long preparation process, the venue in which the deliberations took place, and the nature and character of the 55 delegates. Lastly, we will examine the three major plans for the new national government: the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Hamilton Plan.