First inauguration of George Washington - Wikipedia
The first inauguration of George Washington as the first president of the United States was held on Thursday, April 30, 1789, on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City.
President George Washington's First Inaugural Speech (1789)
Feb 6, 2024 · Although not required by the Constitution, George Washington presented the first Presidential inaugural address on April 30, 1789. On April 16, 1789, two days after receiving official notification of his election, George Washington left his home on the Potomac for New York.
President Washington's Inauguration - George Washington's Mount Vernon
In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States, unanimously elected to the office and enjoying wide support from both politicians and the public alike. Washington …
The First Presidential Inauguration – Pieces of History
Jan 15, 2025 · Announcement that George Washington’s Inaugural Address has been produced in facsimile form, 8/6/1952. (General Records of the General Services Administration, National Archives) Today George Washington’s first inaugural address is housed at the National Archives’ Center for Legislative Archives and is periodically put on special exhibit.
Inauguration history: What happened on the day George Washington …
Jan 18, 2025 · Inauguration history: What happened on the day George Washington became president in 1789 President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20 will mark the 60th presidential swearing-in ...
The First Presidential Inauguration: How George Washington ... - HISTORY
Apr 30, 2014 · After leading the American colonists to victory in the Revolutionary War, George Washington resigned as commander in chief of the Continental Army and vowed never again to reenter politics.
George Washington's First Inaugural Address, April 30, 1789
Oct 10, 2020 · On April 30, 1789, George Washington took the oath as the first president of the United States. The oath was administered by Robert R. Livingston, the Chancellor of New York, on a second floor balcony of Federal Hall, above a crowd assembled in …
The First Inauguration - Library of Congress
George Washington set a precedent for future presidents when he delivered the first inaugural address on April 30, 1789. Washington used the opportunity to discuss some of his positions, including his refusal to take a salary while in office:
George Washington gives first presidential inaugural address
Nov 16, 2009 · On April 30, 1789, George Washington is sworn in as the first American president and delivers the first inaugural speech at Federal Hall in New York City. Elements of the ceremony set...
A Man of Many Firsts: George Washington's First Inauguration
Following his inauguration on April 14th, 1789, George Washington would continue to set important precedents as first president of the United States.