7 Washington Timeline - Imani Moore

By Imani M

  • Military Salute at Fort George

    Military Salute was when guns were fired to celebrate George Washington on being the 1st President of the United States of America

  • Washington's Inaugural Suit

    George Washington dressed in a suit of brown broadcloth spun in Hartford, with buttons displaying an eagle with wings spread.

  • Ringing Bells

    New York City, church bells ring for half an hour.

  • Who Was There?

    Citizens anxiously awaiting the ceremony at Federal Hall were both houses of Congress, American officials and New York state notables, and diplomats from France and Spain.

  • Arriving at the Senate Chamber

    The procession arrives at Federal Hall thirty minutes later. The military units are drawn up on two sides to provide avenue for the president-elect and his party.

  • Taking the Oath

    Adams informed the president-elect that both houses were ready to attend him to take the oath of office.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 on the portico before a cheering crowd, George Washington proceeded into the Senate chamber to deliver his First Inaugural Address.

  • Divine Service at St. Paul's

    The inaugural party proceeds to St. Paul's Chapel in New York

  • Dinner Alone at the Presidential Mansion

    After the church service, President Washington, in a carriage, was taken to his residence at Franklin House where he dined alone.

  • Fireworks and Illuminations

    The skies in New York City were filled with fireworks that evening.

  • Escorted to Federal Hall

    A military escort arrives at Franklin House to conduct the president-elect to Federal Hall.

  • The New President Walks Home

    A tired Washington wants to go home. He gets into his carriage and, proceeds to retire to his residence at Franklin House