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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.
