On this date in 1788, the state of Maryland became the seventh state to ratify the U.S. constitution. I knew this process took some time, but I had no idea that it took this long. Then again, I am glad states took their time to make the decision.
For more info:
http://americanhistory.about.com/od/usconstitution/f/ratification.htm
http://legallegacy.wordpress.com/2014/04/28/april-28-1788-maryland-joins-the-union-as-the-seventh-state/
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/When_and_in_what_order_did_Maryland_ratify_the_US_Constitution
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