January 1, 1790
A transformative period from 1790 to 1914 that revolutionized American manufacturing, economy, and society through technological innovations, urbanization, and industrialization.
March 29, 1790
John Tyler, who would become the 10th President of the United States, was born into a prominent Virginia family at Charles City County. He was the first Vice President to succeed to the presidency following the death of a sitting President.
April 10, 1790
The United States established its first federal patent system through the Patent Act of 1790, creating a standardized framework for protecting intellectual property rights under the supervision of Thomas Jefferson.
December 1, 1790
Samuel Slater establishes the first water-powered cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, marking the beginning of the American Industrial Revolution and transforming the nation's manufacturing landscape.
