On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington took his oath of office, Inauguration Day has continued to be an ...

On the morning of John Adams’s inauguration, Washington walked to the ceremony alone and made history by happily turning over the presidency to his elected successor .

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington took his oath of office, Inauguration Day has continued to be an ...

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington took his oath of office, Inauguration Day has continued to be an ...

10 Fun Facts About George Washington’s Inauguration on April 30, 1789. Uncover secrets of the nation's very first presidential inauguration which took place in NYC! Untapped New York Apr 30, 2018.

George Washington's handwritten inaugural speech, currently on display at the National Archives. Jeffrey Reed. Editor’s Note, January 8, 2021: In advance of president-elect Joseph R. Biden’s ...

George Washington’s 1789 inauguration suit coat is now on display at Mount Vernon.Our first President was intentional with his details: the domestically produced wool suit was meant to promote ...

WUSA-TV Washington, D.C. Posted: January 20, 2025 | Last updated: June 28, 2025 As the U.S. inaugurates another president, the home of George Washington is displaying historical artifacts from the ...

Washington delivered his first inauguration speech on April 30, 1789, at Federal Hall in New York City. He wore the custom coat, made by the Hartford Woolen Manufactory in Connecticut.

In 1789, when George Washington was sworn in for the first time, his speech was not available to the public until several days later. TRUMP NAMES LATEST CABINET PICKS AS JAN. 20 INAUGURATION NEARS ...

Two hundred thousand visitors came to Washington for the inauguration … It was a cold rainy day … Between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., 0.69 inches of rain fell.

For a limited time, George Washington’s inaugural coat, which distanced his office from the military and from European royalty, will be on display at Mount Vernon. By Alexander Nazaryan Fashion ...