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| | Philadelphia Convention - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | The convention is considered one of the founding events in the history of the United States. | | | The Philadelphia Convention (also known as the Constitutional Convention, the Federal Convention, or in the newspapers of the time the "Foederal Convention" or merely the "Grand Convention at Philadelphia") took place from May 25 to September 17, 1787, to address problems in The United States of America following independence from Great Britain. | | | Hamilton left the convention soon after, only to return to sign the Constitution near the end of the Convention. |
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| | Philadelphia Constitutional Convention 1787 |
| | The Convention ordered their proceedings to be laid before the Congress, and by a carefully-worded resolution recommended that body to submit the new Constitution to the people (not the States), and ask them, the source of all sovereignty, to ratify or reject it. | | | Conventions of the people were accordingly held in the several States, to consider the instrument. | | | Slowly the people deliberated; and it was nine months after the Constitution was adopted by the Convention before it was ratified by nine States, that number being necessary to make it the organic law of the land. |
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| | Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP Press Room News & Publications |
| | For the Philadelphia convention, Philadelphia 2000 signed the agreement with the RNC and agreed to provide all the essentials for the convention: everything from police to portable toilets, electricity to hotel rooms. | | | Ballard Spahr lawyers have worked with representatives of the COA and the RNC to draft and negotiate all the contracts necessary to stage the Convention. | | | In turn, Philadelphia 2000 has entered into individual contracts with the necessary providers of services and goods (i.e., City of Philadelphia, Xerox, PECO Energy Company) to fulfill its obligations under the agreement with the RNC. |
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| | About the ILO, Who we are: ILO Constitution |
| | Acceptance of the obligations of a Convention in virtue of paragraph 4 or paragraph 5 shall involve the acceptance on behalf of the territory concerned of the obligations stipulated by the terms of the Convention and the obligations under the Constitution of the Organization which apply to ratified Conventions. | | | Any Convention so agreed to shall be communicated by the governments concerned to the Director-General of the International Labour Office and to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for registration in accordance with the provisions of article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. | | | A declaration of acceptance may specify such modification of the provisions of the Conventions as may be necessary to adapt the Convention to local conditions. |
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| | 10_1_00 Article |
| | Bittenbender was the chief state liaison to the convention, and by the time the convention began in July, he was spending more than all of his work time on the project. | | | Philadelphia 2000's report will show a $7 million cash donation from the state of Pennsylvania. | | | All content © 2000 PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER and may not be republished without permission. |
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| | Who Was At The Constitutional Convention |
| | The Philadelphia Convention also known as the Constitutional Convention took place in... | | | Encyclopedia entry provides a detailed discussion of the Philadelphia convention where the US Constitution was created. | | | APPENDIX C Delegates to the Constitutional Convention Who Did Not Sign NAME/STATE BIRTH/DEATH (All dates are "New Style") OCCUPATION/ EDUCATION ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY IN THE REVOLUTION PUBLIC... |
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| | PhilaDeco.com - Architecture for All! |
| | It is the position of the Committee to Save Convention Hall that the requirements imposed by the Memorandum of Agreement constitute a lame tribute to the overwhelmingly historic buildings Penn would destroy (past tense in the case of the Commercial Museum, already demolished) and is completely unacceptable. | | | The Committee to Save Convention hall is seeking a preliminary injunction against further demolition of Convention Hall. | | | Another day in court today for threatened buildings in the 1900 block of Sansom Street, as representatives of several groups of preservationists and neighbors are expected to testify in opposition to the Philadelphia Historical Commission's death sentence, imposed at the behest of the Parking Authority (and against recommendations of the commission's own architectural committee). |
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| | Philadelphia: Convention City |
| | The convention was unique in another aspect in that it was the first major political convention to have the keynote address delivered by an African American. | | | These and other disgruntled Southerners, called Dixiecrats, vowed to hold a convention in Birmingham to nominate a states' rights candidate; which they did, nominating Strom Thurmond. | | | Harry Truman was nominated on the first ballot. |
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| | Constitution Menu: Constitutional Convention Overview |
| | Robert Morris of Pennsylvania, the "financier" of the Revolution, opened the proceedings with a nomination--Gen. George Washington for the presidency of the Constitutional Convention. | | | Mason called for a new convention to reconsider the whole question of the formation of a new government. | | | The bargain was also a crippling blow to those working to abolish slavery. |
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| | The 1940 GOP Convention in Philadelphia |
| | With more than two-thirds of the delegates uncommitted, a volatile convention was expected, which made conditions ripe for an outsider to become a compromise candidate. | | | Even so, the 1940 GOP convention stands out as the most energetic, unpredictable and chaotic convention in the history of American politics. | | | Willkie, like all of the serious candidates for the nomination, had followed tradition and had stayed out of the convention hall throughout the nomination process. |
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| | 2d. Philadelphia's Six GOP Conventions [Beyond Books - PoliticalFest 2000] |
| | Significantly, Philadelphia was the scene of the new party's first convention in 1856. | | | Only the sweet sound of party harmony wafted from the grand concert hall when the GOP gathered there on June 5, 1872 to nominate President Ulysses S. Grant for a second term. | | | On the fourth ballot Willkie was ahead but short of the 501 votes needed for nomination. |
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| | THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA With Explanatory Notes |
| | Delegates to the Philadelphia convention of 1787 sign the newly written Constitution in this 1940 painting by Howard Chandler Christy. | | | Hamilton helped bring about a constitutional convention that met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1787 to revise the Articles of Confederation. | | | About America: The Constitution of the United States of America with Explanatory Notes adapted from THE WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA © 2004 World Book, Inc. By permission of the publisher. |
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| | Philadelphia Universalist Convention. Records, 1789-1805. |
| | bMS 407/1 (31) Copy of letter sent by the Convention to the Universalist Church in Georges Hill, Maryland, May 27, 1792. | | | bMS 407/1 (29) Rules of government for Convention, May 25, 1792. | | | bMS 407/1 (2) Copy of circular letter sent to Universalist societies seeking opinion on the calling of a convention, October 6, 1789. |
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| | Professional Convention Management Association - Convene Archives |
| | Rendell was determined to bring a political convention -- of either major party -- to Philadelphia in 2000. | | | Muldoon has a historical perspective on the upcoming convention. | | | Because of the same reasons and the fact that Pennsylvania was likely to be a key state in the presidential race, the Democratic Convention seemed a likelier possibility... |
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| | Constitutional Convention, Philadelphia , 1787 |
| | Miracle at Philadelphia: The Story of the Constitutional Convention May to September 1787 | | | Miracle at Philadelphia: The Story of the Constitutional Convention, May to September 1787 | | | Decision in Philadelphia: The Constitutional Convention of 1787 |
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| | Pennsylvania Convention Center Newsletter: Spring 2005 |
| | With the signing of the agreement, the PCCA received $16 million in state funds to complete architectural plans and begin purchasing approximately 22 properties for expansion. | | | Now, this delicious confection is requested far and wide from our partners at the convention center and customers who visit us often. | | | With the expansion in place, the PCC will be able to host two conventions at once, or one very large convention or tradeshow that would otherwise not come to the PCC because of the lack of space. |
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http://www.paconvention.com/news/newsletter/Winter2005.htm
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| | Constitutional convention - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Constitutional convention (political custom), an informal and uncodified procedural agreement | | | Philadelphia Convention, of 1787, resulted in the United States Constitution | | | Constitutional convention (political meeting), a meeting of delegates to adopt a new constitution or revise an existing constitution |
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| | NLGJA Lesbian & Gay Journalists Come to Philadelphia |
| | Working journalists may receive schedule details, speaker bios, and media background by request and at the Philadelphia convention site. | | | NLGJA National Convention Goes “Out on the Road to Freedom” | | | More information about NLGJA and its 2002 convention may be found at |
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| | Professional Convention Management Association - Convene Archives |
| | The PCC is also the first and only convention center in the country to offer premium high-speed wireless (WiFi) access in 100 percent of the building, including free access in all public concourses. | | | The birthplace of independence, Philadelphia was host to the country’s first convention in 1774, when a small but distinguished group met in the city’s Carpenters’ Hall to form the First Continental Congress. | | | Independence National Historical Park is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. |
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| | Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau -- Photo of the Century |
| | 09:05 ET Youngest Legislators in the United States to Speak at We The Future Convention 2000 | | | 14:01 ET International Association of Chiefs of Police to Bring Annual Convention To Philadelphia in 2003 | | | Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau -- Photo of the Century |
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| | NSTA - Conference Details |
| | Select "After the Convention" at the right to experience some of the highlights from this exciting meeting. | | | We hope you were able to join us for NSTA's 2003 National Convention in the "City of Brotherly Love." | | | No other city reflects America’s past better than Philadelphia. |
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| | Expanded Philadelphia Convention Center Would Still Lag Bigger Rivals / May 2001 |
| | In spite of lobbying efforts, neither the city nor state has promised to fund the $464 million expansion. | | | The hotel room tax is what pays most of the debt service on the Convention Center. | | | The reason is that the convention business is cyclical, Herrmann said. |
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| | Justice in Philly (Finally) |
| | After a two-day trial in Philadelphia's Common Pleas Court, Judge William Mazzola issued a terse ruling on April 6, saying that while he had no doubt the officers were assaulted by protesters, "the only thing I have doubt about is who did this. | | | Just a few months before this summer's Republican National Convention in New York, the last three protesters to go to trial on charges stemming from the GOP convention in Philadelphia in 2000 were acquitted of all charges this week. | | | The case brings to a close the long ordeal of the more than 400 protesters arrested at the Philadelphia convention--with only a handful convicted of misdemeanors and the rest thrown out or disposed of by fines or probation. |
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| | Press Releases |
| | Al Mezzaroba, president of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority, added, “The new Customer Satisfaction Agreement at the Pennsylvania Convention Center is proving to be successful, the word is getting out, and this is a great sign that we are headed in the right direction.” | | | The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PCVB), www.pcvb.org, a private non-profit corporation, is the City of Philadelphia’s primary sales and marketing organization. | | | “Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Convention Center are in the midst of a new beginning and we are excited to be a part of it,” said Kerry Gumas, vice president, Advanstar Technology Group. |
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| | Labor pains in Philadelphia |
| | The facility also has been functioning for months without a chief executive officer or a chief operating officer. | | | That number has dropped to 18 this year, and only 12 conventions have been confirmed for next year and in 2005. | | | Ferguson, of the convention and visitors bureau, said there have been no complaints from exhibitors over the past six months. |
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| | U.S. Mayor Article Republican Mayors Ready for Philadelphia Convention (7/17/00) |
| | The coalition has also petitioned for a club-level suite in the First Union Center every night of the convention. | | | With the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia less than one month away, the Republican Mayors and Local Officials (RMLO) has prepared an active schedule of events for its members and colleagues designed to highlight the role of Republican mayors and local officials in the national arena. | | | RMLO will converge on Philadelphia from July 31 though August 3 as part of a coalition of state and local elected organizations. |
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| | WMV 1 of 57, Philadelphia Tattoo Convention |
| | I can't wait to attend this year's Philadelphia Convention (1996)!! | | | I have been to then philly convention before. | | | i'm bringin my little butt to the convention |
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| | 31st National Convention of American Atheists |
| | Be sure to mention that you are attending the American Atheists Convention so you will qualify for our special convention rates! | | | The American Atheists 31st Convention in Philadelphia is over. | | | The high point of the Convention is the Annual Members Dinner which includes an awards program, including the Atheist of the Year. |
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| | Hampton Inn Philadelphia Convention Center, Philadelphia - Hotel reviews and prices |
| | From the time we were greeted at the door the staff were friendly, considerate... | | | Home / United States / Pennsylvania / Philadelphia Hotels | | | The front desk clerk scanned my card so many times in error/wrogn charges that my credit card company thought my card was being misused and stopped all... |
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| | Philadelphia Visitors' Guide - Philadelphia Events, Hotels, Entertainment, Restaurants, Museums and Historic Attractions |
| | So whether you're looking for a night on the town, a shopping spree, or a delicious meal, you should find the information you need on this site. | | | Music and theater vary from a classical music performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra to an avant-garde dance troupe showcase at The Painted Bride. | | | Area diners can go to Chinatown for Asian delicacies, South Street for a famous Philly cheesesteak, or South Philadelphia for homemade Italian cooking. |
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| | Philadelphia |
| | Copyright ©; 1999-2006, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau | | | Convention Services – Everything you need to plan your meeting | | | Visit Philadelphia - Everything you need to make your travel plans |
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| | PhillyLovesArmyNavy.com |
| | Website content ©2005 Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. | | | This year's Army/Navy Game, which marked the 106th edition of the interservice rivalry and the 79th game layed in Philadelphia, took place on Saturday, December 3 at Lincoln Financial Field. | | | Please enter your e-mail address below to receive the latest sports news from Philadelphia. |
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| | US Lacrosse -- 2006 US Lacrosse National Convention |
| | 2006 US Lacrosse National Convention - Master Schedule | | | New session at the 2006 US Lacrosse National Convention! | | | Join today and bring the action right to your mailbox. |
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| | BIO 2005 Convention Highlights |
| | Print quality images available to the media upon request. | | | The BIO 2005 Annual International Convention today ends its four-day run at the Philadelphia Convention Center with new records for attendance and international representation. | | | The convergence of systems biology, genomics, infomatics, proteomics, nanotechnology and personalized medicine bring us to the threshold of a new era: the biotech century. |
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| | Farrand's Records Home Page: U.S. Congressional Documents |
| | Documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, 1774-1789 | | | According to Farrand's introduction, at the close of the convention, the secretary, William Johnson, delivered all the materials to the president of the convention, George Washington, who turned these papers over to the Department of State in 1796. | | | The Records of the Federal Convention of 1787 |
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| | Philadelphia will host 2000 Republican National Convention - November 5, 1998 |
| | The Republican Site Selection committee is recommending Philadelphia to host the party's 2000 presidential nominating convention. | | | Philadelphia was a favorite of the GOP site selection committee not only for its facilities but also for its political importance: President Bill Clinton carried Pennsylvania and neighboring New Jersey in both the 1992 and 1996. | | | And the historical city of Ben Franklin and the Liberty Bell is no stranger to Republicans, having hosted GOP conventions in 1856, 1877, 1900, 1940 and 1948. |
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| | Republican Philadelphia |
| | The first Republican Party Convention was held here in 1856 and Philadelphia has hosted the convention 6 times. | | | Philadelphia has hosted the Republican National Convention many times, including in the year 2000. | | | Philadelphia today is a very Democratic city but this wasn't always so. |
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| | Republican National Convention: Volunteers - Almanac, Vol. 46, No. 28, 4/11/2000 |
| | Volunteers are needed to serve as Youth Convention Leaders for the 2000 Republican National Convention. | | | Philadelphia 2000 is a non-profit, non-partisan organization made up of business and political leaders that serve as the official Host Committee for the 2000 Republican National Convention. | | | Civically involved individuals with appropriate hospitality, legislative or business experience to serve as Philadelphia 2000's official liaison with a specific state delegation or student group during the Republican National Convention. |
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| | Franklin Friends in the Philadelphia Area |
| | The first act of the College of Phsycians of Philadelphia, the nation's first medical society, was to authorize a delegation to attend Franklin's funeral in 1790. | | | The Powel House was the center of social life for America's founders during the period when Philadelphia was seat of the United States. | | | Stenton was the country house of James Logan, President of the Provincial Council, who often hosted Franklin in his Library. |
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| | 06.19.02: Midterm Convention in Philadelphia |
| | Green Party to Hold its National Midterm Convention in Philadelphia. | | | WASHINGTON, D.C. The Green Party of the United States will hold its 2002 Midterm Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from Thursday, July 18 to Sunday, July 21. | | | The press conference is being held in tandem with the campaign to elect Michael Morrill, Green candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania (contact number: 570-372-0503). |
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| | Miracle at Philadelphia: The Constitutional Convention |
| | Because of opposition from state legislatures, conventions elected by the people were given authority to approve or reject Constitution. | | | Because of fear of opposition from states, only 9 of the 13 were needed for the Constitution to take effect |
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| | National Shrine Convention Chooses Philadelphia For 110th Imperial Council Session In August 2003 |
| | This represents 221 Shrine Temples, and 200 Courts, the Imperial Daughters of Isis, the women's auxiliary, which will also meet in conjunction with the AEAONMS convention. | | | "The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau and its division, the Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC), will serve as the liaison between the Shrine convention and the local community in preparation for the 2003 meeting," said PCVB President Tom Muldoon. | | | This convention booking brings the total number of citywide conventions to be held in Philadelphia in 2003 to 21, representing 328,000 attendees, 156,500 room nights and $150 million in delegate spending." AEAONMS, part of the Fraternal Shrine Family, has a membership of approximately 35,000. |
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| | American Atheists hold Philadelphia convention (phillyBurbs.com) Pennsylvania News |
| | For some, the convention was a chance to socialize. | | | Like others at the convention, Germond wanted to talk about Terri Schiavo, a brain-damaged Florida woman whose relatives have been battling in the courts over her fate. | | | Rick Wingrove, 55, of Sterling, Va., found it refreshing to meet other veterans and debunk the oft-repeated claim that "there are no atheists in foxholes." |
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| | PHILADELPHIA MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS CONGRESS |
| | Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress, a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, was formed in 1987 as the first multicultural division of a Convention & Visitors Bureau in the nation. | | | For an incredibly moving experience, tour the Johnson House Historic Site, the place fugitive slaves called home during the Philadelphia slave trade. | | | MAC works to increase Philadelphia’s share of the multicultural convention and tourism markets and to ensure the region’s multicultural population is an integral part of Philadelphia’s growing hospitality industry. |
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| | ICASSP 2005 |
| | A decade later, the US Constitution was drafted in Philadelphia and the city became the Nation's first capital in 1790. | | | America declared her independence at the Pennsylvania State House (later Independence Hall) in 1776. | | | Authors: If you need an official letter for a Visa application, please request via email to info@icassp2005.com. |
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| | Penn: Philadelphia |
| | Two hundred and fifteen Penn alumni, faculty and trustees have served in the United States Congress and its predecessor, the Continental Congress, since 1774. | | | Comprehensive list of campus facilities and activities open to the public, by category. | | | For things to do, places to stay and where to eat in the five counties that make up the Philadelphia region. |
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