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1st United States Congress Meets
The 1st United States Congress meets at Federal Hall in New York City. [(Source)](<a href='https://archive.org/stream/17951895onehundr01deperich#page/n11/mode/2up)' >(Source)</a> -
George Washington inaugurated as President
George Washington is inaugurated as President of the United States at Federal Hall in New York City. (Source) -
The Oath of Office Bill
The first legislative act of the 1st United States Congress was the Oath of Office Act. By taking this oath, Congressmen swore that they would serve their positions. The practice carries on in Congress to present day. -
CIRC RECORD: Rufus King
Circulation Record: Rufus King borrows "Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws" from the New York Society Library. -
CIRC RECORD: George Washington
Circulation Record: George Washington borrows "Law of Nations" from the New York Society Library. -
Richard Varick becomes Mayor
Richard Varick becomes mayor of New York. He succeeds James Duane and will hold office until 1801. -
CIRC RECORD: Samuel Griffin
Circulation Record: Samuel Griffin checks out "Fergusons Rome Republic" from the New York Society Library. -
The Permanent Seat of the Government Act
Signed by President George Washington on July 16, 1790, the Permanent Seat of the Government Act established the final geographic location for the Federal Government. (Source) -
First Census conducted in the United States
The first census in the United States is conducted. It counts 3.9 million people in the 13 states and American territories. (Source) -
Last meeting of United States Congress in New York
The United States Congress meets for the last time in New York City. It would then relocate to Philadelphia. -
Edward Livingston becomes Mayor
Edward Livingston becomes Mayor of New York. -
Aaron Burr Kills Alexander Hamilton in a duel
Vice President Aaron Burr mortally wounds former U.S. Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton in a duel.