16 lugl 1790 anni - Washington DC is designated as the Nation's Capital
Descrizione:
Washington DC was chosen as the capital because of a compromise between Alexander Hamilton and the northern states and Thomas Jefferson and the southern states. Hamilton wanted the federal government to focus on repaying the war debt, Jefferson wanted the capital in a location that would benefit slave-holding agricultural states.Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
16 lugl 1790 anni
Adesso
~ 234 years ago
