George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first ...

However, there is much more to the day than that. New traditions have been made ever since the very first inauguration of George Washington in 1789. For example, the ‘when’ of Inauguration Day ...

National Cathedral Holds A Service Of Prayer For The Nation WASHINGTON ... Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk January 21, 2025 at 12:52 pm EST The final event of the inauguration ...

But on the first Inauguration Day, in 1789, George Washington did something else. He gave a speech. Every president since has followed his example and delivered an inaugural address as part of the ...

Four major paintings by John Trumbull depict scenes from the American Revolution, such as the Declaration of Independence and George Washington ... Costaggini and Allyn Cox, continued this work ...

Former presidents Barack Obama, George W ... at Trump's inauguration. The former presidents last convened at the funeral service for former President Jimmy Carter in Washington, D.C. See pictures ...

Former President George W. Bush attended the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Monday. The 43rd president of the United States was accompanied by his wife, former first lady Laura Bush.