You can visit the site of the first inauguration, see the stone where George Washington stood and see the St. John’s Lodge Masonic Bible at Federal National Memorial at 26 Wall Street.

Engraving from 1869 commemorating the first inauguration of President George Washington on April 30, 1789. (iStock) By Gillian Brockell.

But on the first Inauguration Day, in 1789, George Washington did something else. He gave a speech. Every president since has followed his example and delivered an inaugural address as part of the ...

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 ...

Students explore the inauguration and administrations of George Washington. Instructional Objectives By using the activities of this lesson, the students will: ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The only constitutionally mandated event on Inauguration Day is for the president-elect to take the oath of office. But on the first Inauguration Day, in 1789, George Washington did something else.