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First President
General George Washington took office by taking oath. -
First Vice President
John Adams became the U.S.'s first Vice President to General George Washington. -
The First Cabinet
The first cabinet took shape in the summer of 1789. This cabinet included Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, Edmund Randolph. -
Judiciary Act of 1789
This act officially established a federal court system. The state courts were still allowed but the federal courts had more power. -
Benjamin Franklin dies
Benjamin Franklin died in Philadelphia in a coma. -
The Bill of Rights
As promised James Madison introduced a set of amendments, 12 of them were passed by Congress and 10 were ratified by the states. -
Whiskey Tax
Congress passed a tax on whiskey, and people are very upset. -
Washington Gets Reelected
Presidential electors cast their ballots to reelect George Washington. He received 132 out of 135 votes. -
Washington Issues Proclamation of Neutrality
Washington issued this Proclamation to declare America's refusal to side with another country during the European conflict. -
Thomas Jefferson Resigns from Washington's Cabinet
Thomas Jefferson resigns from George Washington's cabinet and his place as Secretary of State. He did so because he believed that Alexander Hamilton, who he strongly dislikes, dominated Washington's administration. -
Whiskey Rebellion
500 whiskey tax rebels attacked John Neville's home who was the regional tax inspector -
Battle of Fallen Timbers
General Anthony Wayne and over 4,000 troops defeated a Native American confederation. This battle led to the Treaty of Greenville. -
George Washington Dies
Former President General George Washington dies at his home Mount Vernon.
