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SCOTUS trivia

Where did the Supreme Court first assemble?

a) The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
b) The United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.
c) Avengers Headquarters in upstate New York
d) The Merchants Exchange Building in New York City

The correct answer: (d) The Merchants Exchange Building in New York City. SCOTUS first assembled here on February 2, 1790. At that time, New York City was the nation's capital. The court was originally scheduled to meet on February 1, but Chief Justice John Jay had to postpone the initial meeting due to transportation delays.