On this day in history, May 15, 1800, President Adams moves federal government from Philadelphia to DC
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President John Adams ordered the federal government to pack up offices in Philadelphia and move to the new home in Washington, D.C., on this day in history, May 15, 1800.
Adams had ordered his cabinet to ensure every office would be operating as usual in Washington, D.C., within one month, noted the same source. Only the Senate side of the building was complete in 1800. Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
This happened as planned — and Philadelphia "officially ceased to serve as the nation's capital as of June 11, 1800."
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