On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George ... time. Washington arrived at Federal Hall, where Congress then met, around 1 p.m. About an hour later, incoming Vice President John Adams led ...

This year, Inauguration Day falls on Monday, Jan. 20. In honor of the day, you’ll find a collection of stirring Inauguration Day quotes spoken by U.S. presidents or poets during inaugurations dating ...

The inauguration’s one requirement ... The country's first and second presidents, George Washington and John Adams, were sworn in in New York and Philadelphia -- and four vice presidents ...