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Philadelphia was the de facto capital of the US during the Revolutionary War as the site of the Continental Congress. The first US Congress was in New York in 1789, but moved to Philadelphia in 1790. The government was housed at Congress Hall for ten years until it was moved to the new capital of Washington in 1800.
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Capital of William Penn's colony and used to be capital of US?
Philadelphia.
Why isn't Philadelphia the capital of the US?
Because it's in Pennsylvania
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.
Is Philadelphia the capital of Pennsylvania?
No, Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania, not Philadelphia.
What is the capital of Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is a city in Pennsylvania, and its capital is Harrisburg.
What is the oldest us capital city?
The first US capital was Philadelphia. This would be the oldest capital of the US.
What is the oldest capital city?
The first US capital was Philadelphia. This would be the oldest capital of the US.
Where was the first capital in US?
Philadelphia
Where was the fist capital of the US?
Philadelphia
Where was the capital of the us in 1793?
Philadelphia
What was first US capital?
Philadelphia.
Which is the first capital of US?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the first capital.
What was the US original capital?
New York City and Philadelphia.
Capital of William Penn's colony and used to be capital of US?
Philadelphia.
What was the US National Capital in 1790?
The National Capital In 1790 was Philadelphia.
Where was the US capital first located?
Philadelphia
What other city was the capital of the us?
philadelphia, pa
