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.
Philadelphia.
Because it's in Pennsylvania
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.
No, Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania, not Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is a city in Pennsylvania, and its capital is Harrisburg.
The first US capital was Philadelphia. This would be the oldest capital of the US.
The first US capital was Philadelphia. This would be the oldest capital of the US.
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Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the first capital.
New York City and Philadelphia.
Philadelphia.
The National Capital In 1790 was Philadelphia.
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