Chris Calle: Georgia Statehood

Artist: Chris Calle
1961 -
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1987
Image Size: 25 by 18.375 inches
Overall Size: 28.125 by 21.125 inches
Medium: Mixed Media on Hot Press Illustration Board

In 1787, Georgia was the youngest of the 13 colonies and had the fewest people. Her problems were substantially different from those experienced by other states. For, she was yet occupied in the settlement and expansion of the land. William Few and Abraham Baldwin were the two delegates sent to represent Georgia at the Convention in Philadelphia, and both were there to sign their names to the document. With serious internal matters, like Indian attacks, to contend with, Georgia seemed at times indifferent to broader national concerns. In fact, in the spring of 1785, Georgia Congressman William Houstoun wrote the governor "that the whole body of Congress are become so clamorous against our state that I shudder for the consequences. . . ." And, as other states called special meetings to convene their state conventions, Georgia merely placed it on her Assembly agenda, after defense matters. But, finally, it was decided to consider the Constitution. A Convention was held in the home of Emmanuel Wampbersee in what was then the Georgia state capital, Augusta. The building was rented and served as a makeshift State House while the government was in session. Here, the U.S. Constitution was speedily and unanimously ratified by the state of Georgia on January 2, 1788. And thus, Georgia became the first southern state to ratify the Constitution.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® Maximum Card for the U.S. 22¢ Georgia Statehood stamp issued January 6, 1988.

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