It wasn't the first national capital: Baltimore, Lancaster, York, Annapolis, Trenton, and even New York City all tried their hand at hosting the national government.
Kwakungeyona inhloko-dolobha yokuqala yezwe: iBaltimore, iLancaster, iYork, i-Annapolis, iTrenton, iPhiladelphia, ngisho New York City wonke aphatha uhulumeni kazwelonke.