George Washington’s 1789 inauguration suit coat is now on display at Mount Vernon. Our first President was intentional with his details: the domestically produced wool suit was meant to promote ...

For a limited time, George Washington’s inaugural coat ... Mount Vernon’s collections do hold a double-breasted brown suit Mr. Washington would have worn “when he was riding during the ...

It doesn’t look like much: A drab, brown, long coat ... is hosting a special public viewing of President George Washington’s historic inaugural coat, along with an opportunity to interact ...

26. George Washington did not want to appear kingly at his first inauguration, wearing a brown broadcloth suit. For his second inauguration, however, he wore a full suit of black velvet with ...

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 ...

George Washington’s 1789 inauguration suit coat is now on display at Mount ... and even its color—a surprising brown that would likely become an immediate fashion moment if a bold-faced ...