What were some of the major events that happened during Washington’s Administration?

April 30, 1789

Inauguration

George Washington inaugurated as the first President of the United States in New York City, the nation's capital.

July 4, 1789

Congress enacts tariff

Congress, led by Representative James Madison, enacts the first protective tariff. Madison consulted with President Washington about the need for the measure.

March 26, 1790

First naturalization law

Congress passes the United States' first naturalization law, establishing terms of citizenship.

May 29, 1790

Ratifying the Constitution

Rhode Island ratifies the Constitution, becoming the last of the original thirteen states under the Articles of Confederation to join the newly formed Union.

May 31, 1790

Copyright law

President Washington signs the first United States copyright law.

July 16, 1790

Establishing the capital

President Washington signs a bill into law that permanently places the nation's capital along the Potomac River, in an area to be called the District of Columbia.

August 4, 1790

Revolutionary War debts

President Washington signs a bill into law that directed the federal government to assume the Revolutionary War debts of the states.

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