Episode 8 of 8
Washington Inaugurated in New York City
- When
- April 30, 1789
- Where
- New York City
Washington was inaugurated on April 30, 1789, 57 days after the First Congress convened.
George Washington was inaugurated in New York City on April 30, 1789, 57 days after the First Congress convened. The inauguration followed the electoral process that had begun with the selection of electors in December 1788 and January 1789.
Sources
- 1788–89 United States presidential election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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