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July 20, 1789

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3rd Act of the First Congress of the United States establishes a system of tariffs on the tonnage of ships.

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"Arch Street Landing" in Philadelphia. Engraving by W. Birch, dated 1800.
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"Arch Street Landing" in Philadelphia. Engraving by W. Birch, dated 1800. In the early years of the nation, the port of Philadelphia was the largest in the nation.
Last Modified: Oct 20, 2015