The Congress met in New York City, but the 18th Century’s slow forms of transport meant that many of the members didn’t arrive in time for the scheduled start date.
The Judiciary Act was passed by the United States Congress and signed into law by President George Washington.
President George Washington wrote to Congress, stating that the military was something on which the “honor, safety and well being of our Country so evidently and essentially depend.”
Alexander Hamilton was made the first United States Secretary of the Treasury by President George Washington.
The Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolutionary War, was signed by representatives of King George III of Great Britain and representatives of the United States of America.
The 555-foot tall Washington Monument was dedicated at a ceremony featuring President Chester Arthur alongside fellow politicians, engineers and freemasons.
American President George Washington delivered the very first State of the Union address to Congress.
Public celebrations were held throughout the country, while President George Washington gave thanks in New York City.
Washington’s face was the first to be completed, seven years after work began. In July 1939 Roosevelt was the final likeness to be dedicated.
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