George Washington's 1789 Inaugural Suit Mount Vernon Chief Curator Adam Erby talked about the suit coat that George Washington wore in 1789 for his first inauguration. He explained why Washington ...

Test your knowledge on the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, John Jay, with this GK quiz. Discover facts about ...

Description This lesson explores the first 100 days of George Washington's presidency. The lesson, which features White House Historical Association Chief Education Officer Matthew Costello and ...

Date created 1789-1797 Catalog Number 24/1207 Barcode 241207.000 Object Type Adornment/Jewelry Object Name George Washington peace medal, 1789 Media/Materials Pewter Techniques Struck/minted, drilled ...

George Washington’s 1789 inauguration suit coat is now on display at Mount Vernon. Our first President was intentional with his details: the domestically produced wool suit was meant to promote ...

Inauguration history: What happened on the day George Washington became president in 1789 President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20 will mark the 60th presidential swearing-in ...

Learn about the Judiciary Act of 1789, its definition, significance, and how it shaped the U.S. federal system.

George Washington served as the first president of the United States from age 57 in 1789 to age 65 in 1797, but before that, he was known for his military leadership during the French and Indian ...

Every American president since George Washington was inaugurated April 30, 1789, has expressed a belief in God. Before he became president, Ohioan James A. Garfield was a Disciples of Christ clergyman ...

This July 4th, special note (and respect) should be given to the Inaugural Address given by President George Washington in ...