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1789
George Washington is inaugurated as first president and takes his oath of office in Federal Hall. New
York serves as the first U.S. capital.
1792
NewYorkStockExchangeopens;24traderssignanagreementbeneathatreeonWallStreet,andthe
city becomes a financial center.
1859
Central Park opens and the city gains a green center enjoyed by millions every year.
1886
The Statue of Liberty is unveiled, becoming the symbol of freedom for millions of immigrants, who
form a “melting pot” of nationalities.
1898
The five boroughs unite to form New York, the world's second largest city.
1931
The Empire State Building establishes New York as the world's skyscraper capital.
1952
The city becomes home to the United Nations headquarters.
2001
Terrorists use hijacked planes to destroy the towers of the World Trade Center.
