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 of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first ...
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 ...
The 18th-century painting by Charles Willson Peale had previously been the subject of mismanaged restoration attempts. Now, experts in Versailles are bringing it back in line with the artist's origina ...
1789: Electors unanimously chose George Washington to be the first president of the United States. 1801: John Marshall took office as chief justice of the ...
President's Day 2025 falls on 17th February. Learn about its history, significance, and the celebrations in honor of George ...