Chris Calle: New Hampshire Statehood

Artist: Chris Calle
1961 -
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1988
Image Size: 20.125 by 10.875 inches
Overall Size: 23.125 by 20.125 inches
Medium: Mixed Media on Hot Press Illustration Board

As in other states, the situation in New Hampshire in 1788 was a divided one. In February of that year, when local delegates braved the brisk New England winter to travel to Exeter, many carried instructions to oppose ratification of the new national Constitution. For, in New Hampshire, the Anti-Federalists had found strength. And here, they had found a leader. He was Joshua Atherton, a well-known, hard-working man, learned in the law and utterly devoted to the idea of state sovereignty. The pro-Constitution Federalists soon realized that Atherton was indeed a formidable obstacle. In informal caucus, Federalists concluded that, "the only thing that can be done to prevent its [the Constitution's] rejection is to have an adjournment." The adjournment was accomplished, with Federalists promising that by mid-June, "the Illiberal and Ignorant will be brought in to do what is right and just." They made good on that promise and, on a warm promise and, on a warm summer's day in June, the New Hampshire delegation met again to ratify the new U.S. Constitution.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® Maximum Card for the U.S. 25¢ New Hampshire Statehood stamp issued June 21, 1988.

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