In what year was the US capital moved from Philadelphia to Washington DC?

The United States capital was officially moved from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., in the year 1800. This transition was part of a compromise among the founding leaders who wanted to establish a more centralized location for the government that would be less influenced by the existing political powerhouses of the time. The capital's move aimed to symbolize the growth of the nation beyond its initial boundaries and facilitate a sense of national unity.

The process of relocating the capital began as early as 1790 as part of a deal orchestrated by key figures, including Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. However, it was in the year 1800 that the federal government officially operated from the newly constructed buildings in Washington, D.C. This important change marked the establishment of a distinct political center for the United States, reflecting the country’s aspirations to create its own identity separate from its colonial past.