On this day in history, May 15, 1800, President Adams moves federal government from Philadelphia to DCPresident John Adams moved the federal government from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., on this day in history, May 15, 1800. Adams had ordered his cabinet to ensure every office would be operating as usual in Washington, D.C., within one month, noted the same source. READ ON THE FOX NEWS APPPresident John Adams ordered his cabinet to move to Washington, D.C., on this day in history, May 15, 1800. President Adams and his wife, Abigail Adams, didn't move into what is now known as the White House until later in 1800, said the White House website. Original article source: On this day in history, May 15, 1800, President Adams moves federal government from Philadelphia to DC

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