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The Temple of Capitalism New York Federal Hall and Wall Street, U.S.A. (1)

After 20 days of touring around Spain, it is time to say goodbye.

The next stop is New York, USA.

The first stop is Wall Street, where I wanted to see the best part of New York City: Federal Hall. It is also where I wanted to see the most in New York City, Federal Hall, where George Washington was elected the first President of the United States and delivered his inaugural address in 1789.

It is a symbol of the founding of the United States, so to speak, and the American ideals of freedom and equality are embodied in this building. Few tourists who visit here think about that.

However, the significance of this temple-like building and Washington's statue here on Wall Street should not be overlooked when understanding American history and thought.