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Adoption of Constitution and By-Laws

When: October 13, 1890
Where: Cornell University
Part of: Delta Chi fraternity founded by law students at Cornell

Six students met in a brother's room on October 13, 1890, to adopt the constitution and by-laws, organizing Delta Chi.

On the evening of October 13, 1890, six students in the Law School, including Brothers John M. Potter and Monroe Sweetland, met in a brother's room. They adopted the constitution and by-laws, officially organizing the Delta Chi Fraternity. This date is recognized as the founding date.

Sources

Delta Chi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29

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