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The Congress was unable to actually vote on anything until the first week of April since it did not have the necessary number of ... 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 ... Learn about the tenure of the United States' First President: George Washington.

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4th March 1789: US Constitution goes into effect as first Congress meets
4th March 1789: US Congress meets for the first time, and the US Constitution goes into effect
VIDEO: This Day in History: March 4, 1789: March 4 established as presidential inauguration date
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The Presidency of George Washington: April 30, 1789 to March 4, 1797
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4th March 1789: US Constitution goes into effect as first Congress meets

4th March 1789: US Constitution goes into effect as first Congress meets

The Congress was unable to actually vote on anything until the first week of April since it did not have the necessary number of ...

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

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

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 ...

VIDEO: This Day in History: March 4, 1789: March 4 established as presidential inauguration date

VIDEO: This Day in History: March 4, 1789: March 4 established as presidential inauguration date

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1789 March 4

1789 March 4

The United States Constitution.

📜 March 4, 1789: The Day America’s Government Transformed Forever! 🇺🇸 #onthisdayinhistory

📜 March 4, 1789: The Day America’s Government Transformed Forever! 🇺🇸 #onthisdayinhistory

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The Presidency of George Washington: April 30, 1789 to March 4, 1797

The Presidency of George Washington: April 30, 1789 to March 4, 1797

Learn about the tenure of the United States' First President: George Washington.