He gave a speech. Every president since has followed his example and delivered an inaugural address as part of the national celebration. This button from George Washington’s first inauguration ...

George Washington did something else. He gave a speech. Every president since has followed his example and delivered an inaugural address as part of the national celebration. These addresses are ...

With Trump's presidential inauguration just around the corner, review the history and meaning of Inauguration Day.

But inaugural addresses and analysis of the speeches were not always available immediately. In 1789, when George Washington was ... gave his address in 1801. The National Intelligencer printed ...

Rarely on display because it’s so fragile, Mount Vernon is hosting a special public viewing of President George ... Washington’s inaugural coat.” “The reason it’s a statement of national ...

according to the National Archives. Prior to that, Inauguration Day took place on March 4 or 5 (if the 4th fell on a weekend). The first-ever presidential inauguration of George Washington was ...

The National Archives said "unseasonably cold and snowy ... In doing so, they unanimously elected George Washington to be the first U.S. president. Upon hearing the news, Washington traveled ...

WASHINGTON - National Guard members from approximately 40 states, territories and the District of Columbia will support the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the request of the Secret Service ...

This afternoon, President Donald Trump gave his second inaugural address to the nation. Although presidential addresses have been customary since George ... level. He said, "National unity is ...

The inauguration was postponed to give President-elect George Washington ample time to make ... According to the National Weather Service, a total of 1.77 inches of rain fell and FDR insisted ...