George Washington took the oath of office as America’s first president on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City.

George Washington’s 1789 inauguration suit coat is now on display at Mount Vernon. Our first President was intentional with ...

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

As the U.S. inaugurates another president, the home of George Washington is displaying historical artifacts from the first Inauguration ...

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George ... after Washington became the nation's first president. Instead, Washington's inauguration was held in New York City. Before the inauguration, Washington ...