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At sunrise
Military salute near Fort George. -
Washington's Inaugural Suit
In that day he dressed with a suit of brown broadcloth spun in Hartford, with buttons displaying an eagle with wings spread. -
9:00 AM Ringing Bells
At this time all the churches bells were ringing. -
Who Was There?
This is the place where George Washington did his oath administered by the Chancellor of the state of New York. -
12:30 PM Escorted to Federal Hall
A full ceremonial procession. First Washington traveled himself in a state coach with his two aides. -
1:00 PM Arriving at the Senate Chamber
30 minutes later the procession arrives at the Federal Hall. Then Washington proceeds to the Senate chamber where the two houses of Congress waited for him. -
2:00 PM Taking the Oath
Finally Adam tell that both houses were ready to attend him to take the oath of office. -
Washington's First Inaugural Address
After the ceremonial of the oath ,George Washington proceeded into the Senate chamber to deliver his First Inaugural Address. -
MID-AFTERNOON Divine Service at St. Paul's
After this George Wasigton went to the church St. Paul's Chapel in New York. The Episcopal Bishop of New York leads the celebration of Divine Service. -
Dinner Alone at the Presidential Mansion
After going to the church George Washington escorted to his residence, at Franklin House where he dined alone. -
EVENING Fireworks and Illuminations
The sky was with fireworks that evening. The fireworks on the bowling green were well executed and greeted with tumultuous applause. -
10:00 PM The New President Walks Home
After all this day George Washington wanted go to his house, but there were many people that they had to go home walking.
