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George Washington Timeline

  • The Federal Hall

    The Federal Hall
    George was escorted by a military escort to the federal hall so he can continue his inauguration.
  • Sunrise

    Sunrise
    On April 30th Washington had an artillery group shoot guns fired by a military salute close to Fort George.
  • Washington's Clothes

    Washington's Clothes
    During the Inauguration, George wore a suit of brown broadcloth spun in Hartford with buttons displaying an eagle with wings spread.
  • Ringing Bells

    Ringing Bells
    At around 9:00 AM Church bells rang throughout New York City for half an hour.
  • Senate Chamber

    Senate Chamber
    Thirty minutes after George arrived the Procession arrived. Then they set the military units to provide avenue.
  • Washington takes the Oath

    Washington takes the Oath
    Washington was escorted to the outer balcony where then he would take the oath.
  • Washington's Inauguration address

    Washington's Inauguration address
    After Washington took the oath he proceeded to the senate chamber. Then he would deliver his first Inauguration address.
  • Washington's service at St. Paul's

    Washington's service at St. Paul's
    Mid-afternoon the inaugural party proceeds to St. Paul's to have a celebration of Divine service.
  • Washington has a Dinner alone

    Washington has a Dinner alone
    After all this celebration Washington goes into a carriage and has a dinner alone.
  • Fire Works for Mr. President

    Fire Works for Mr. President
    During the night the skies were lit up with fireworks.
  • George Goes Home

    George Goes Home
    At night at around 10:00 PM Washington goes home in his carriage because he is very tired after a long day.