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The first capital of the United States was Washington, D.C.

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The first capital under the U.S. Constitution was New York City (1789–1790). Earlier seat(s) of government under the Continental Congress included Philadelphia and other temporary locations. Washington, D.C. became the permanent capital in 1800.