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Philadelphia has served as the capital of the United States at several different periods of its history, including during its founding. From 1774 to 1783, then again from 1790 to 1800, Philadelphia was either the acting or temporary capital of America.

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Philadelphia was the capitol of the US until the 1800. This was while offices in Washington were under construction.

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The city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania served as the capital of the United States from 1790 to 1800. Today, the nation's capital is Washington, D.C.

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George Washington ( 2nd term) and John Adams were the Presidents when Philadelphia was the national capital.

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