New York City in the Enlightenment

The atlas holds 4 people and 10 moments here, from 1776 to 1807. The most recorded lives are George Washington, James Madison and John Adams.

Notable people

1. George Washington

   from 1776 to 1789

   4 moments here

   George Washington was a Virginia surveyor, planter, military commander, revolutionary leader, constitutional statesman, and the first president of…

2. James Madison

   from 1785 to 1789

   4 moments here

   James Madison (1751–1836) was a Virginia planter, revolutionary politician, delegate to the Continental and Confederation congresses, architect of…

3. John Adams

   in 1789

   1 moment here

   American lawyer, revolutionary leader, diplomat, first vice president of the United States, and second U.S. president.…

4. Simón Bolívar

   in 1807

   1 moment here

   Venezuelan military and political leader known as El Libertador. Bolívar led revolutionary campaigns that helped secure the independence of…

Moments

1. 1776 Watches the battle from Fort Lee George Washington
2. 1783 Bids farewell at Fraunces Tavern George Washington
3. 1785 Journey onward to New York James Madison
4. 1787 Congressional business after the convention James Madison
5. 1788 Return to New York after Virginia ratification James Madison
6. 1789 Arrives in New York George Washington
7. 1789 Takes the oath at Federal Hall George Washington
8. 1789 Began vice presidency John Adams
9. 1789 First Congress in New York James Madison
10. 1807 Visits New York City Simón Bolívar

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