One of President George Washington's first major tasks was picking a permanent capital for the United States. As a compromise, the capital moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1791 for ten years.

George Washington was sworn in as the first President in 1789 on the ... and Washington DC fulfilled its promise to become ...

At the time Aaron Burr served as vice president, from 1800-1804, the new national capital of Washington ... President John Adams became the first to live in the presidential palace, as the ...

The Coastal Discovery Museum’s upcoming exhibit will highlight the untold story of Santa Elena, the first European Colonial Capital in North America. Sponsored Content by Along the gentle tidal ...