1st Presidential Inauguration


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George Washington took the oath of office as the first president of the United States. He delivered his first inaugural address to a joint session of Congress, assembled in Federal Hall in the nation's new capital, New York City.

Inaugurated, Apr 30, 1789

Factoids
Apr 30, 1789- Major-General Jacob Morton was the marshal for the First inauguration of George Washington. When it was found that no bible was available, Morton retrieved the Lodge Bible from St. John's Lodge where he was the Worshipful Master.

Related People
Gershom Mendes Seixas, Among the fourteen clergymen honored to be chosen to participate in the ceremony.

Related Sites
St. Paul's Chapel and Churchyard (Trinity)- On April 30, 1789, after Washington took the oath of office to become the first President of the United States, he made his way from Federal Hall on Wall Street to St. Paul’s Chapel, where he attended services.
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George Washington
George Washington
Pictured: Incoming presidents raise their right hand and place the left on a Bible while taking the oath of office
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
Pictured: Incoming presidents raise their right hand and place the left on a Bible while taking the oath of office
John Adams
John Adams
Pictured: Incoming presidents raise their right hand and place the left on a Bible while taking the oath of office