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First United States Census begins nationwide enumeration

On August 2, 1790, census marshals began the first official enumeration of the U.S. population under the act of Congress, marking the start of the nation's decennial census.

First United States Census begins nationwide enumeration

The 1790 census provided the first authoritative population counts for apportioning seats in the House of Representatives and federal taxation, establishing a constitutional practice central to American representative government.

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