Our Forefathers Were Young

The Constitutional Convention, held in 1787, was attended by a diverse group of men. The names of a lot of the men who attended and framed the Constitution we know today are unfamiliar. Even less known is how old they were at the time.

Alexander Hamilton was 33 years old... James Madison was only 37. In fact, at 82, Ben Franklin was the oldest person in attendance. George Washington was 52 years old. (William Pierce)

The wisdom and integrity our forefathers shared was not unique to them or their time. It is alive and well today.

William Pierce made personality 'sketches' of the Delegates to the Federal Convention, and they are a must read: (Sketches)