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Because that is where the US Congress was located.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn early times, the capital was where Congress met. So, New York was the capital in October 1765; from January 1785 to autumn of 1788; and again from March 1789 to August 1790.
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What city was the capital of the US in 1787?
New York City was the capital of the US under George Washington.
Where was the location of America first capital?
The 1st capital of the US was New York City.
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.
What was the capital city of the US in 1801?
new york city
What is the capital of New York in the US?
Cities do not have capitals. Countries and states have capital cities; a city cannot have a capital city. It makes no sense. The capital of New York State is Albany. New York City is the largest city in New York State, but it is not the capital.
Where was the location of the first capital?
The 1st capital of the US was New York City.
What is the city located on the Hudson river that us the capital of the state of New York?
Albany, the capital city in New York, is located on the Hudson River.
What was the capital of the US when George Washington was elected?
George Washington was elected in New York City
New York US Capital?
Washington D.C. is the capital city in the United States.
Where. Was the first presidential inauguration held?
The first presidential inauguration was in New York City, which was the first US capital.
What is a capital of michagen and really isn't not a capital but the biggest city in the US?
Lansing is the capital city of Michigan. New York City, the largest city in the U.S., is not a capital city.
Which us cities have 6 letters?
Albany is the capital city in New York. Austin is the capital city in Texas. Gallup is a city in New Mexico.
