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South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the United States Constitution.

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South Carolina

U.S. state

South Carolina is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders North Carolina to the north and northeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast, and Georgia to the west and south across the Savannah River. Along with North Carolina, it makes up the Carolinas…
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Constitution of the United States

Supreme law of the U.S.

The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, on March 4, 1789. Originally including seven articles, the Constitution delineates the frame of the federal…
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May 23

Day of the year

May 23 is the 143rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 222 days remain until the end of the year.
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