1ST INAUGURAL CEREMONIES
GEORGE
WASHINGTON
April 30, 1789
JOHN
ADAMS
THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONIES
The Swearing-In Ceremony:
George Washington was sworn-in as the 1st President of the United States, and John Adams was sworn-in as the 1st Vice President of the United States.
Location:
Balcony, Federal Hall,
New York, NY
Weather:
Clear and cool
Bible:
The Holy Bible from St. John’s Masonic Lodge, No. 1, opened at random due to haste to Genesis 49:13
FACTS, FIRSTS, AND PRECEDENTS
First inauguration.
PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Administered to George Washington by the Honorable Robert Livingston, Chancellor of the State of New York.
VICE PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Administered to John Adams
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
President George Washington