York- The White Rose City of PA

This segment of an article from Wikipedia explores the historic status of York as the First Capital of the United States.

"York was founded in 1741 by settlers from the Philadelphia region, and named for the English city of the same name. It was incorporated as a borough on September 24, 1787, and as a city on January 11, 1887. During the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), York served as the temporary capital of the Continental Congress. The Articles of Confederation were drafted and adopted in York, though they would not be ratified until March of 1781.

York is one of many cities that lay claim to the title of First Capital of the United States, although historians generally consider it to be the fourth capital, after Philadelphia, Baltimore and Lancaster. The claim arises from the assertion that the Articles of Confederation was the first legal document to refer to the colonies as "the United States of America". The argument depends on whether the Declaration of Independence, which also uses the term, would be considered a true legal document of the United States, being drafted under and in opposition to British rule."

A Harley-Davidson motorcycle final assembly plant, which employs roughly half of Harley's production workforce, is located in York.

One of Starbuck's Coffee's roasting plants is located just north of York. There are only four such facilities in the world.

York is a center for manufacturing of barbells and other weight training/body building equipment, and is the home of the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame.

York is home to two major manufacturers of modern hydro-power water turbines, Voith Siemens Hydro and American Hydro, both of which manufacture enormous parts in their plants.

York International, a Johnson Controls Company and one of the largest suppliers of HVAC systems in the United States, is headquartered here.

The Stauffer Biscuit Company of York is a growing producer of animal crackers distributed by major discount retailers.

The Bon-Ton, a major regional department store, is headquartered in York, as is the large Kinsley Construction company.

York College of Pennsylvania, a top private liberal arts school, is located here.

The alternative rock band Live, is from the city of York.