Inauguration history: What happened on the day George Washington became president in 1789
President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20 will mark the 60th presidential swearing-in ceremony in United ...
Simpler language, more unity: How inaugural addresses have changed over time
Data show that recent presidents especially have started their terms with unifying language. Words like "together," "us," ...
A brief history of presidential inaugural speeches, from George Washington to today
But on the first Inauguration Day, in 1789, George Washington did something else. He gave a speech. Every president since has ...
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A look inside Wall Street's Federal Hall, the site of George Washington's inauguration
With the latest presidential inauguration set to take place in Washington on Monday, Eyewitness News takes a look at where the first one took place: the heart of New York City, more than two centuries ...
What is the presidential inauguration? Explaining the history and meaning of Inauguration Day
With Trump's presidential inauguration just around the corner, review the history and meaning of Inauguration Day.
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George Washington’s First Inaugural Suit Is Now on Display at Mount Vernon
George Washington’s 1789 inauguration suit coat is now on display at Mount Vernon. Our first President was intentional with ...
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Inauguration history: What happened on the day George Washington became president in 1789
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 ...