New York City Becomes America’s First Capital
On September 13, 1788, New York City was established as America’s first capital under the Constitution of the United States.
On September 13, 1788, New York City was established as America’s first capital under the Constitution of the United States.
In the wake of the American Revolution, Congress established the Treasury Department on September 2, 1789.
On August 30, 1967, Thurgood Marshall became America’s first African American Supreme Court Justice.
On August 21, 1959, America became the 50-state nation we know today with the addition of Hawaii.
Though he had been in poor health for some time, President Warren G. Harding’s death on August 2, 1923, was a shock to the nation, and spurred numerous unfounded rumors.