The U.S. capital has been located in three cities throughout its history: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which served as the temporary capital from 1790 to 1800; New York City, New York, which was the capital from 1785 to 1790; and Washington, D.C., which has been the capital since 1800. Washington, D.C. was specifically established to serve as the nation's capital and is located between Maryland and Virginia along the Potomac River.
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