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Military Salute at Fort George
A military fired near Fort George. -
Washington's Inaugural Suit
George Washington wore this suit to his first Inauguration as president of the United States on April 30, 1789. George Washington wore it as a symbol to hope -
Ringing Bells
All New York City, church bells ring for half an hour. -
Who Was There?
There were hundreds of citizens waiting at Federal Hall. The oath would be managed by Chancellor of the state of New York City. -
Escorted to Federal Hall
Military escort arrives at Franklin House to managed the president to Federal Hall. The ceremony includes Grand Marshall and a military of 500 men. George Washington by himself traveled to a state coach with his two assiantant. -
Arriving at the Senate Chamber
A number of people arrive at Federal Hall thirty minutes later. George Washington proceed to Senate to a large room where the two house of congress wait for their new head of state. -
Taking the Oath
Adams having the president-elect that both houses were ready to deal with to take the oath of office. George Washington took the oath with his hand on the Bible and kissed the Bible after taking the oath. -
Washington's First Inaugural Address
After taking the Oath of office and before a cheering crowd, George Washington continued into the big room of chamber to hand over his First Inaugural Address. The First Inaugural Address have a part that continues to exist, his writitng as President. -
Divine Service at St. Paul's
In the afternoon the party proceeds to St. Paul's Chapel in New York. Early Christmas they sang a religious song by the attendess. -
Dinner Alone at the Presidential Mansion
After the Church President George Washington, Accompany to his resident at Franklin's House were he ate alone. -
Fireworks and Illuminations
In New York City the skies were filled with fireworks that afternoon. George Washington with his group watched the show from the homes of Chancellor Livingston and Genreal Henry Knox. -
The New President Walks Home
George Washington was tired and he wants to go home. George Washington gets into his carriage with his group of people. George Washington leaves with his group and retires at his residence Franklin's House but they didn't get really far. When George Washington was walking home with his group there were a lot of people so George Washington had to get of his carriage and was forced to walk.
