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The Congress of the Confederation sets the date for the first presidential election in the United States, and New York City becomes the country's temporary capital.

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Congress of the Confederation

Governing body of the United States from 1781 to 1789

The Congress of the Confederation, or the Confederation Congress, formally referred to as the United States in Congress Assembled, was the governing body of the United States from March 1, 1781, until March 3, 1789, during the Confederation period. A unicameral body with…
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New York City

Most populous city in the United States

New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive with its respective county. The city is the…
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