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Military Salute at Fort George
A military salute is fired by artillery at nearby Fort George. -
Entrance into the City
George Washington was the president and made his entry in
New York on Thursday, April 23 day. -
Washington's Inaugural Suit
In the April 30th, George Washington dressed a suit of brown broadcloth spun in Hartford, with buttons displaying an eagle with wings spread. American observers and foreign dignitaries who witnessed the ceremony at New York's Federal Hall. -
Ringing Bells
The bells ringings at 9:00 AM in the Moring throughout New york city at the church for half an hour. -
Escorted to Federal Hall
In the Federal, Hall starts in 12:30 PM for the military escort arrives at Franklin House to conduct the president-elect to Federal Hall. -
Taking the Oath of Office
George Washington remained at his New York residence for a week while the House. Finally, on April 30, Washington was escorted to Federal Hall on Wall Street and into the Senate Chamber. -
Arriving at the Senate Chamber
The procession arrives at Federal Hall thirty minutes later. The president-elect and military units are drawn up on two sides to provide an avenue and his party. The Senate Chamber starts in 1:00 PM. -
Taking the Oath
Adams will inform the president-elect that can take both houses for attending George Washington for the oath of office. It started at 2:00 PM. -
Washington's First Inaugural Address
After the oath of office on the portico before a cheering crowd, George Washington proceeded to do his First Inaugural Address. According to assembled members of Congress, President Washington was visibly nervous to spoke quiet voice, and maintained a serious, modest demeanor.