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4th March 1789: US Congress meets for the first time, and the United States Constitution goes into effect

4th March 2023
Tagged as: America, Bill of Rights, Constitution, George Washington, John Adams, New York, United States, USA

The Congress met in New York City, but the 18^th Century’s slow forms of transport meant that many of the members didn’t arrive in time for the scheduled start date.

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4th March 1789: US Congress meets for the first time, and the United States Constitution goes into effect

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