Old fag here. One should never wear Old Glory as clothing.
I do believe we've had longer gaps.
Thank you, Anon. You are brilliant – far beyond my ken.
Interdasting, found this:
"A few years following the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, Adams constructed Massachusetts’ new Constitution which offered an assortment of policies and
societal innovations used to this day. The Constitution written by Adams was
the first to be ratified by the people of the State and the first to feature a bicameral legislature, a distinct judicial branch, and a clear executive with two/thirds veto powers.
John Adams’ views on social classes and interaction are still relevant and innovative for
present day society. Adams believed that all forms of society would be separated based on money or class. This notion was inevitable to Adams. However,he believed that prominent or wealthy individuals should not take part in
politics because of their inherent power and inability to relate to the common man. Adams never owned a slave nor believed in the idea of slavery. This stance is a reflection of the man’s character and stresses his stance on civic virtues."
https:// constitution.laws.com/john-adams
Looking here: https:// founders.archives.gov/about
Haven't yet found what you are looking for but kek, "what is keystone?"
"State of New Hampshire Concord June 21, 1788Sr
I have the great pleasure of informing your Excellency that this State has this day Adopted the Federal Constitution, 57 yeas 46 Nays—thereby placeing the Key Stone in the great Arch, this I hope will Apologize in some measure, for our heretofore Missdoings—please to Excuse haste, and Beleive me with the highest Sense of Esteem and Respect your Excellencys most Obt Servt
John Langdon"
https:// founders.archives.gov/q=%22June%2021%201788%22&s=1511311111&r=12