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. The inauguration was held nearly two months after the beginning of the …

Jan 18, 2025 · Washington, D.C., wasn't established as the nation's capital until 1790 — the year after Washington became the nation's first president. Instead, Washington's inauguration was held in New York City.

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.

Jan 15, 2025 · George Washington’s Inaugural Sesquicentennial Poster, includes plan of the City of New York in 1789, designed by Joseph Laing, April 1939. (Records of Expositions, Anniversary, and Memorial Commissions, National Archives)

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 spends a misty day at Mount Vernon.

Apr 30, 2014 · Security fears and austerity forced a scaled-down inauguration as the nation entered its fourth year of fighting in World War II. Though not mandated by the Constitution, Washington next gave...

Edward Larson explains what Washington's first inauguration was like, and how the event approached its role as the first of its kind in both an American and worldwide perspective.

On April 23, 1789, president-elect George Washington was escorted by a joint congressional committee onto a specially-prepared barge for the trip to New York City. The vessel, with a keel of 47 feet, sported a mast and sail festooned with red curtains, an awning and 13 oars on both sides.

On April 27, 1789, confusion and frustration dominated the Senate's proceedings. President-elect George Washington would arrive at New York City's Federal Hall in three days to take his oath. The Senate was not prepared. Questions had to be answered. By what title should he be addressed? In which chamber would the ceremonies take place?

Jul 1, 2019 · The oath was administered by Chancellor of the State of New York, Robert Livingston, who then turned to the crowd and shouted, “Long live George Washington, President of the United States!” As the crowd cheered, Washington turned and walked into the senate chamber to deliver his inaugural address.