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Clarification: The US capital was New York City; the US capitol had not yet been built.
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∙ 10y agoIn 1789 to 1790 the US Capital was New York City. After that, the City of Washington DC became the capital of the USA in 1791.
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∙ 14y agoPhiladelphia.
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∙ 6y agoNew York City
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Where was the US's national capital in 1789?
New York
Why was New York City the capital of the US?
Because that is where the US Congress was located.
What was the capital of US in 1789?
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.
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 capital of Hawaii country?
Hawaii is located in the US. The capital of Hawaii is Honolulu, but the capital of the US is Washington DC.
Where is the capital of the us located?
Washington DC.
Where is US capital located?
Washington, DC.
Where was the US capital first located?
Philadelphia
Which US state capital is located nearest to the nation's capital?
Annapolis, Maryland
Where was the capital of U.S located in 1700?
There was no United States or US capital in 1700.
What was the nation's capital in 1789?
Philadelphia
What is the capital city of the US and in which region is it located?
The capital city of the United States is Washington, D.C. It is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the country.
