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News  Blog post: Bowdoin's Role in the Massachusetts Constitution of 1780 and the U.S. Constitution of 1787

The fourth blog post of a series by the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries in celebration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, which are observed annually in the United States.
9/22/2025
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Detail of Preamble to Constitution of the United States

Most people know the names Adams, Hancock, and Franklin. But behind the Massachusetts Constitution of 1780—and even the U.S. Constitution of 1787—stood another figure whose influence has nearly faded from memory: James Bowdoin II. Learn more about James Bowdoin II and his role in the shaping and ratification of our state and federal constitutions in our fourth blog post of the series.

Tomorrow on the Massachusetts Law Libraries’ Blog: “Celebrating Constitution Day with Books!”.

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