1ST INAUGURAL CEREMONIES

GEORGE 

WASHINGTON

April 30, 1789

JOHN

ADAMS

THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONIES

The Swearing-In Ceremony:

George Washington was sworn-in as the 1st President of the United States, and John Adams was sworn-in as the 1st Vice President of the United States.

Location:

Balcony, Federal Hall,
New York, NY

Weather:

Clear and cool

Bible:

The Holy Bible from St. John’s Masonic Lodge, No. 1, opened at random due to haste to Genesis 49:13

FACTS, FIRSTS, AND PRECEDENTS

First inauguration.

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PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE

Administered to George Washington by the Honorable Robert Livingston, Chancellor of the State of New York.

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VICE PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE

Administered to John Adams

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INAUGURAL ADDRESS

President George Washington