Franklin's persuasive speech at the Constitutional Convention's final day advocated for signing the Constitution despite its imperfections, leading to 38 delegates signing while three refused. A crucial amendment allowing for increased House representation passed unanimously after Washington's sole Convention speech, marking a historic moment in American democracy.

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