March 4 » In New York City, the first Congress of the United States meets, putting the United States Constitution into effect. The United States Bill of Rights is written and proposed to Congress.
April 1 » In New York City, the United States House of Representatives achieves its first quorum and elects Frederick Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania as its first Speaker.
June 8 » James Madison introduces twelve proposed amendments to the United States Constitution in Congress.
June 20 » Deputies of the French Third Estate take the Tennis Court Oath.
September 15 » The United States "Department of Foreign Affairs", established by law in July, is renamed the Department of State and given a variety of domestic duties.
November 20 » New Jersey becomes the first U.S. state to ratify the Bill of Rights.
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