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Washington takes office
In April of 1789, George Washington traveled from Virginia to the nation's capital, New York City,begin his term as the first President of the United States. -
Washington takes office
Washington's inauguration a ceremony in which the president takes the oath of office- was held on April 30, 1789. -
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The American Revolution left the U.S. deeply into debt. -
Washington Takes Office
The Judiciary Act of 1789 provided for a Supreme Court of 6 justices -
Washington Takes Office
Hamilton had a plan in 1790 about the U.S. debt and how to get out of it. -
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The government owed $52 million -
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The government was working on a shoestring it didn't even have enough money for George Washington's move to NY -
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Washington's journey along bumpy roads took eight days -
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The United States was one-fourth the size it is Today -
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Both Americans and Foreigners pitched in to help the war effort -
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Washington had to borrow 3,000 dollars to pay his moving expenses. -
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The constitution of the U.S. provided only a general outline for organizing the government
