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Actually, it was decided July 16, 1790 when the Resident Act was passed. Washington had all ready decided on the site and laid out the shape of the city. It was always known the New York or Philadelphia wouldn't be the capital.
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∙ 11y agoGeorge Washington choose the site to be the capitol which is called Washington D.C. today.
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How come Philadelphia did not become the permanent capital of the US?
While Philadelphia would have been an appropriate capital city for the US, George Washington desired a separate district for the capital. He chose the area between his native Virginia and Maryland.
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It had a port and railroad for transportation,ore,and coal.
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Canada chose to evolve as a nation peacefully. The US chose violent revolution.
Which US state has the capital Phoenix?
* Phoenix is the capital of Arizona.Arizona's state capital is Phoenix.
What US state has Harrisburg as its capital?
Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania.
Where is the location of the US capital?
Washington DC.
Where was the location of the first capital?
The 1st capital of the US was New York City.
Who selected the location for the US Capital?
Benjamin Franklin.
Where was the location of America first capital?
The 1st capital of the US was New York City.
How come Philadelphia did not become the permanent capital of the US?
While Philadelphia would have been an appropriate capital city for the US, George Washington desired a separate district for the capital. He chose the area between his native Virginia and Maryland.
What city was named after a president who chose the site upon which it was built?
Washington, DC. the capital of the US, fits this description.
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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.
How did the location Pittsburgh make it the steel-making capital of the US?
It had a port and railroad for transportation,ore,and coal.
What major US city or capital city has the absolute location at 33 latitude and 112 longitude?
Tucson, Arizona
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St. Louis, Missouri at one time pushed to congress to make itself the national capital. Denver, Colorado is also a promising location.
Which US airport is the cheapest location to fly out of to Beijing?
San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing Capital (PEK) would be the cheapest.
What is capital FM's phone number?
It depends on your location. Check out the 'contact us' link on their website (search google for the link).
