Washington won the presidency by unanimous electoral vote in both 1788 and in 1792. Challenges Upon his inauguration as the first president on April 30, 1789, George Washington assumed office under ...

George Washington stood on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City on April 30, 1789, and took the oath ...

George Washington was the son of Augustine Washington (1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington (1708-1789). The Washington family moved ... Washington started the tradition of the ...

President George Washington nominated Jay to the chief ... chief justice of the State of New York. "As this was an inaugural position, many of Jay's duties involved establishing rules, procedure ...

A descendant of John Ball, the medieval English preacher who led the first popular rebellion in England, George Washington ... After his inauguration on April 30, 1789, Washington faced the ...

George Washington is seen delivering his inaugural address in the Old City Hall on April 30, 1789. Image Courtesy: Library of Congress However, it took even longer to get things in order. The first ...

The 2024 election has finally ended. What happens now? There’s a 2½-month period between Election Day and Inauguration Day.

The inauguration for this year’s election will be in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, but Washington was sworn in during the spring. On April 30, 1789 ... “Long live George Washington, president ...

Join the nation in witnessing Inauguration Day 2025 on January 20 as the new U.S. president takes the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol.

Many believe this is the most pivotal election of their lifetime. But just how pivotal is it when compared to all 59 previous ...