112th Congress, 2nd Session
April 30, 1789
On this date, George Washington was sworn in as President of the United States before a Joint Meeting of Congress at Federal Hall in New York City.
September 06, 2002
Congress held a special session at Federal Hall in New York City to convey solidarity with New Yorkers a year following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
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