This Sunday, the George Washington Inaugural Bible — which Washington used to swear his oath of office as the country’s first president in 1789 — will be on public display from 11 a.m. to 3 ...
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 ...
Under this system, Washington was unanimously elected, making him the only president in US history to achieve such an endorsement. Inauguration and legacy After being unanimously elected ...
The troops, along with local and federal law enforcement, locked down the city for the inauguration, securing the Capitol ...
Donald Trump has won the US election, but his official inauguration won't be for 11 weeks. Why so long? What is the ...
According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 ...
17.75 x 36 in. (45.1 x 91.4 cm.) Illustration House, South Norwalk, Connecticut The scene depicts George Washington, en route to Federal Hall in New York City, April 30, 1789, as he arrives at the ...
Preparations for Inauguration Day have begun in Washington, D.C., much earlier than usual. Law enforcement sources say there are more security concerns this election year. Outside the White House ...