Sorry, Lincoln: Presidents Day Is for George Washington Only
Veterans Day honors military service. The Fourth of July acknowledges the country’s independence. But Presidents Day is something of a mystery. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a catch-all holiday ...
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How a really bad winter delayed George Washington’s Inauguration Day by over a month
After defeating the world’s largest empire in the Revolutionary War, the newly-minted United States had one more opponent to face ... In doing so, they unanimously elected George Washington to be the ...
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Inauguration history: What happened on the day George Washington became president in 1789
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 ...
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A Simple Brown Coat That Set the Tone for the U.S. Presidency
For a limited time, George Washington’s inaugural coat ... (At the time, New York was the capital of the United States.) The garment is fragile and usually stays in storage, but it will be ...