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Military Salute at sunrise
At sunrise , there is a military salute fired near Fort George -
George's Suit
George wore a brown suit made of broadcloth . That was made in Hartford . With buttons all over the front . -
The bells
In New York at 9:00 a.m. , bells rung from the church for 30 minutes . -
Who went
Both houses of congress went and American Officials and New York state notables . Also diplomatics from France and Spain . -
On the way to Federal Hall
At 12:30 , George arrived in a state coach with 2 aides . He was escorted by the Senate committee , Committee of house , Chancellor Robert Livingston , the French and Spanish ministers . -
At the Senate Chamber
Arriving at the Senate Chamber at 1:00 in the afternoon , military men make a walkway for George and his people to walk through . To where sits the 2 houses of congress . He was then welcomed by John Adams , the vice president . -
Finally taking the Oath
At 2:00 in the afternoon , Adam had finally decided it was time for Washington was ready to take an oath of office . They went out to the balcony , George had put his hand on the bible while taking an oath and kissed the bible after taking the oath . Washington bowed to the people and had gone back in the chamber . -
First Inaugural Address
George went to the Senate chamber . He was quiet and put his first address in writing as President . -
At St . Paul's
At mid afternoon, they went to St. Paul's chapel. People sang " Te Duem " which was latin for Thee, O God, we praise -
Dinner Alone
George was taken home to his mansion in a carriage and ate dinner alone. -
Fireworks
The sky had been full of fireworks. People had applauded for the amazing fireworks. George watched the fireworks with his 2 aides and Chancellor Livingston and General Henry Knox. -
Going Home
George gets into his carriage and they take him home . Since he was tired of this day. Since there was so many people , he was forced to walk home
