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Was New York a capital of the United States before Washington DC?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, the City of New York was the Capitol of the United States for 5 consecutive years between 1785 and 1790. The Constitution was written and signed in New York and President George Washington was inaugurated in the City as well.
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∙ 14y agoNew York was the capital during the administrations of George Washington and John Adams. Washington, D.C. was still being built then. The government moved to the new capital late in Adam's term, in 1800 I think. Michael Montagne
AnswerNew York City was the capital before it was moved to Philadelphia in 1790.
AnswerIt was 1785 to 1790
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∙ 6y agoNew 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.
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∙ 14y agoPhiladelphia became the first capital of the United States on September 13, 1788.
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∙ 13y agoYes, New York City was once the capital of the US, on and off during the late 18th century.
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∙ 14y agoNo but it was one of the capitals of the United States of America.
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∙ 12y agoNo it was fort orange which then became Albany im pretty sure
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∙ 13y agoYes, it was, on and off during the latter half of the 18th century. See the Related Question below for more information.
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∙ 11y agoyo mama was the first capital of the united states because she is so darn FAT!
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Where was the original capital of the United States?
The United States capital has always been Washington D.C. Before then we were the 13 colonies. While George Washington was alive, the United States was run from New York first, then from Philadelphia.
List of presidents of the United States appointed before George Washington.?
George Washington was the first president of the United States. There were none before him.
What was the capital before Philadelphia?
Philadelphia was the second capital city of the United States. 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.
What was the capital of the united states after the civil war?
The same as before.
Where was the capital located before the 1800s?
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.
State that donated land for the District of Columbia?
The state of Maryland donated land to build the nation's capital in Washington, D.C. The capital of the United States before this was Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John Quincy Adams was the first President of the United States to sleep in the White House but for only a short time before his term was up.
What was the Union capital in the US Civil War?
Washington D.C. was the capital for the Union and Montgomery, Alabama was the capital for Confederate States of America before it was moved to Richmond, Virginia.
Was there other presidents before Washington?
No- Not in the United States of America . Before the United States existed, there were presidents of the Continental Congresses that existed was before independence was declared from Britain and after independence, to conduct the war of independence.
What city served as the national capital?
Which country are you reffering to? The United States? The United Kingdom? Russia? We need the country before we can answer.
Who was the president directly before George Washington?
George Washington was the first president of the United States. This is why he is refered to as "The father of the country."
Was Kodak ever the capital of Alaska?
If you are referring to Kodiak, then yes, it was the capital of Russian Alaska (before Alaska was bought by the United States).
What was Virginia's capital before Washington D.C.?
Washington DC is not the capital of Virginia. The capital of Virginia is Richmond.
