George Washington hesitated to go to the Constitutional Convention because he was suffering from Rheumatism, he had just lost his brother, he had to manage Mount Vernon, he doubted that the convention was going to accomplish very many things and he thought alot of other men with high stature were going to attend.
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George Washington was convinced to attend the constitutional convention in Philadelphia because he didn't want his reputation tarnished for not going.George Washington
George Washington was elected to preside over and moderate the Constitutional Convention, in recognition of his work in the American Revolution and because of the fact that he was well known and respected by all.
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George Washington was elected President of the Constitutional Convention by unanimous vote. The Constitutional Convention opened in 1787 in Philadelphia.
Benjamin Franklin was 81 during the convention.
George Washington was the presiding officer at the Constitutional Convention.
George Washington was 55 years old at the beginning of the Constitutional Convention. The convention was held in 1787 in Philadelphia.
George WashingtonGeorge Washington was elected to preside over the Constitutional Convention (aka Philadelphia Convention) in 1787.
George Washington was the president at the convention.
George Washington was elected leader of the Constitutional Convention.
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