The federal capital of the United States was moved from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., primarily due to yellow fever outbreaks that affected the population in Philadelphia during the late 18th century. This relocation aimed to establish a more permanent and safer seat of government. Washington, D.C. was chosen for its strategic location and its potential to be less susceptible to such epidemics.
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