1st US Capitol
NY
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After the Revolutionary War, America’s First Congress met in City Hall (Federal Hall) from 1785 to 1790, the Bill of Rights was written and ratified.
New York City was the first capital of the United States once the Constitution was ratified. George Washington took the oath of office to become the first President of the United States from the balcony of the old City Hall.
Pierre L’Enfant renovated the building from the former British colonial city hall.
After the Revolutionary War, America’s First Congress met in City Hall (Federal Hall) from 1785 to 1790, the Bill of Rights was written and ratified.
New York City was the first capital of the United States once the Constitution was ratified. George Washington took the oath of office to become the first President of the United States from the balcony of the old City Hall.
Pierre L’Enfant renovated the building from the former British colonial city hall.
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| George Washington at Federal Hall | 33 feet |
| Great Blizzard of 1888 | 33 feet |
| 1st Presidential Inauguration | 33 feet |
| 3,300,000 men shipped out of NY Harbor for World War II | 33 feet |
| Flag Exchange: A living thing | 33 feet |
| Eureka : 40 foot sculpture | 33 feet |
| July 4th Celebration in New York City | 33 feet |
| George Washington Inaugural Bible | 33 feet |
| JP Morgan Saves the Nation debut | 33 feet |
