1783, January 20, the United States and Great Britain agreed upon secession of hostilities.
1783, November 25, New York was evacuated by the British.
1789, April 30, George Washington was inaugurated first President of the United States.
1790, June 28, Washington, District of Columbia, was made the Capital of the United States.
1791, August 30, Issue of the first United States patent.
1792, April 2, United States Mint established at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1793, September 18, Laying of the corner stone of the capitol, at Washington, District of Columbia.
1784, May 8, Congress established the Post-Office Department.
1796, September 17, President Washington issued his Farewell Address.