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Historical Events in May 1788

  • May 9 British parliament accepts abolition of slave trade

USAConstitution of the United States

May 23 South Carolina becomes 8th state to ratify US constitution
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Page one of the original copy of the Constitution of the United States
Page one of the original copy of the Constitution of the United States

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