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Philadelphia was the capital of the United States in 1789. New York City was the first capital of the United States once the Constitution was ratified. In 1790 Philadelphia was chosen as a temporary capital for ten years (until December 1800), until the nation's capital in Washington, D.C., would be ready.
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Where was the US's national capital in 1789?
New York
First capital of us and second capital of us?
In 1789 New York City became the nation's first capital. Then in 1790 the capital was relocated to Pennsylvania where it remained for ten years. Once again in 1800 the capital was move to its current location in Washington D.C.
What is the oldest us capital city?
The first US capital was Philadelphia. This would be the oldest capital of the US.
When did north Carolina come back into the Union?
North Carolina rejoined the Union and officially became a US state on November 21, 1789. The capital of North Carolina is Raleigh.
Before Washington D.C. what was the capital of the US?
New York City was the capital of the U.S. in 1789, when George Washington became president. From 1790-1800, Philadelphia served as the capital of the U.S. And from 1800 to the present, the capital of the U.S. has been Washington, D.C.
Where was the US's national capital in 1789?
New York
Where was the U.S. capital located in 1789?
New York City Clarification: The US capital was New York City; the US capitol had not yet been built.
First capital of us and second capital of us?
In 1789 New York City became the nation's first capital. Then in 1790 the capital was relocated to Pennsylvania where it remained for ten years. Once again in 1800 the capital was move to its current location in Washington D.C.
What was the nation's capital in 1789?
Philadelphia
Why was New York City the capital of the US?
Because that is where the US Congress was located.
What is was the capital of Georgia in 1789?
Augusta served as the state capital from 1786 until 1796.
What was the capital in the United States through 1789-90?
philidalphia
How long has Concord been the capital of New Hampshire?
Since 1789.
Where was the first US capital of the US?
The first capital under the Constitution was New York City (Federal Hall, 1789-1790). The first capital of the Continental Congress was Philadelphia (Carpenters' Hall , 1774), and the first following the Declaration of Independence was the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall, 1778-1783)
Who is president of the US in 1789?
George Washington was president from 1789 to 1797.
What years were New York and Philadelphia the US capital?
Geo. Washington was inaugurated in NYC in 1789. (I have seen websites claiming that Washington took his oath in Phil.) Some time after that the capital was moved to Philadelphia (1790?) Washington DC became the capital in 1800.
Where was the capital of the capital of US?
The first capital under the Constitution was New York City (Federal Hall, 1789-1790). The first capital of the Continental Congress was Philadelphia (Carpenters' Hall , 1774), and the first following the Declaration of Independence was the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall, 1778-1783)
