Timeline event · 1787-12-07
Delaware Becomes the First State
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On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the new Constitution — which is why it still calls itself "The First State."
Timeline event · 1787-12-07
On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the new Constitution — which is why it still calls itself "The First State."