#OTD September 5, 1774 - The First Continental Congress convenes at Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia, PA, and would not conclude until October 26.

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A drawing of Federal Hall in New York City. It had two stories with a triangular pediment in front, a steep red roof, and a cupola on top. People are gathered on the second-floor balcony for George Washington’s 1789 inauguration.

(1/4) #OTD 1789, #JamesMadison took his seat in the #FirstCongress of the US under the new #Constitution. Madison was acutely aware of the lack of precedents in all areas of the federal government, writing to Jefferson,

Looking for one more 38C3 ticket for a friend who will join this year for the first time 🥳

Let me know if you have a spare one or share 🖤

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