Constitution of USA
1st Congress of the US is held in New York
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1789 in United States of America
Explore 14 historical events and records for United States of America in 1789.
Historical records for United States of America in 1789
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March
April
Inauguration
Takes the oath of office on the balcony of Frederick Hall, New York
July
Jefferson Consults on Lafayette Rights Draft
Jefferson discusses Lafayette's proposed declaration and provides comments during preparation of the July draft.
Jefferson Marginal Notes on Lafayette Rights Draft
Jefferson annotates a surviving version of Lafayette's draft while the French declaration project is still being developed.
Other events (month unknown)
Chief Justice
Appointed First Chief justice of the USA
Constitution of USA
Elected to the new United States House of Representatives and becomes an important leader from the First Congress to the 4th Congress
Constitution of USA
Elected after the Federal Convention is created for organizing the Union of States
Election
Elected after the Federal Convention is created for organizing the Union of States
Federal Convention
The Federal Convention is created as the best way of organizing the Union of States. Elected after the Federal Convention is created for organizing the Union of States
Federal Convention
Elected after the Federal Convention is created for organizing the Union of States
House of Representatives
Elected to the new United States House of Representatives and becomes an important leader from the First Congress to the 4th Congress
President of USA
Appointed President of the USA, 1st President, 2nd term
Unification
The Federal Convention is created as the best way of organizing the Union of States
Vice President
Appointed Vice President of the USA
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