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Sunrise
Near Fort George the military fired artillery as a salute. -
The Suite
George Washington suite was made by American manufacturers and wore it for his inauguration. -
The Bells Rang
9:00 to 9:30 church bells rang throughout New York City. -
The people who were there
Many people were waiting for the inauguration of George Washington and among the citizens were the houses of congress, diplomats from Spain and France, American officials, and New York state notables. -
To Federal Hall
George Washington was escorted from franklin's house to Federal Hall at 12:30. He had a ceremony from the military with 500 men and was escorted by Senate Committee, Committee of the House, Chancellor Robert Livington, ministers, and other citizens. -
Arriving
At 1:00 Geoge Washington arrived at Federal Hall where the military made a path for him and his group. Then he was welcomed by John Adams to the Chamber of Senates. -
The Oath
At 2:00 the oath was taken on the balcony of Federal Hall so all the citizens could see. The oath was administered by Chancellor Robert Livingston, and during Washington oath his hand was on the bible. After the oath Livington yelled, "Long live George Washington, President of the United States!" -
First Inaugural address
After the oath, Washington went into the senate chambers to make his first inaugural address. He was very nervous and soft-spoken. -
To the chapel
In the mid-afternoon, the party continued to St. Paul's Chapel where they sang in latin "Thee, O God, we praise." This was a divine service. -
Dined alone
Washington went back to Franklin House where he ate alone after the st. paul service. -
The Fireworks
That evening Washington and his aides were at Chancellor Livington and General Henry Knox Homes where they saw the fireworks the filled the skies. -
To His New Home
At 10 pm Washington wanted to go back to his new residents, Franklin House and gets into a carriage, but because of the many people in the streets, he had to walk home. -
His New Home
After a long day, George Washington decided to go to his new residents the Franklin House. Because of the crowds in the street, he had to get out of the carriage in which he was originally traveling in and walk.
