George Washington's return of power set the country on a unique path, one that rejected monarchs in favor of civilian rule ...

George Washington was sworn in as the first U. S. President at an inauguration ceremony on April 30, 1789, held on the steps of Federal Hall, 26 Wall Street, a block east of what is now the  New ...

From the beginning of the American experiment, one of its animating principles has been limited government overseen by ...

Just days after being commissioned as the commander in chief of the Continental Army in June 1775, George Washington arrived in Wallingford. On June 29, 1775, Washington stood under the shade of a ...

From the beginning of the American experiment, one of its animating principles has been limited government overseen by citizen legislators.

Before he led a revolution, George Washington sparked one. This video explores how a young officer’s ambush in the Ohio Valley helped ignite a global conflict—the Seven Years' War. Known in North ...

From the beginning of the American experiment, one of its animating principles has been limited government overseen by citizen legislators.

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 ...

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 ...

Inside it, National Park Ranger Ryan Ventura says is the actual stone where George Washington stood to take the oath of office to become president of the United States back on April 30 ...

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 ...