Mount Vernon Chief Curator Adam Erby talked about the suit coat that George Washington wore in 1789 for his first inauguration. He explained why Washington chose an American manufacturer to create ...

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 ...

This lesson explores the first 100 days of George Washington's presidency. The lesson, which features White House Historical Association Chief Education Officer Matthew Costello and author Fergus ...

In an undelivered draft of his first inaugural address, George ... But for Washington, having no biological children served a specific purpose. When he stepped into the role in 1789, about six ...