For a limited time, George Washington’s inaugural coat, which distanced his office from the military and from European royalty, will be on display at Mount Vernon. By Alexander Nazaryan Fashion ...

But on the first Inauguration Day, in 1789, 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Rarely on display because it’s so fragile, Mount Vernon is hosting a special public viewing of President George Washington’s historic inaugural coat, along with an opportunity to interact with ...

They came from New York and Washington, North Carolina and Southern California, New Jersey and Newcastle, and even Europe and ...