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First Congress finally meets as Washington vote is opened
Amid delays from March to April 1789 the First Congress assembles in brief sessions. Members from New Hampshire Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania and Virginia converge as Washington’s election is finally certified with Adams as Vice President and a speaker seated.
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