The United States of America

"Give me Liberty, or Give me Death!"

Mar 23, 1775

Said by Patrick Henry during the Virginia Convention at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia.

Signing of the Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

Signers included John Hancock, Samuel Adams, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Penn. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
-Declaration of independence

The United States Constitution

Sep 17, 1787

The Constitution is considered the supreme law of the United States.

Inauguration of George Washington

Apr 30, 1789

This was the day the United States of America inaugurated our first president. He served a term from 1789-1797. He took the oath of becoming our first president at Federal Hall in New York City.

First State of the Union Address

Jan 8, 1790

This was an annual address presented by the President of the United States to the United States Congress. The address was a report on the country's condition and was a chance for George Washington to tell Congress of his priorities and agenda.