President George Washington, 1789No registered users in Washington DC community |
| Vice President |
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John Adams |
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Inauguration Date Time |
Thursday, April 30, 1789 12:35 pm |
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| Location |
Balcony of Federal Hall, New York City |
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| Oath Administered By: | Robert Livingston, Chancellor of State of New York | |
| Bible Used: | The Holy Bible from St. John's Masonic Lodge, No.1, opened at random due to haste to Genisis 49:13 | |
| Length of Inaugural Address: |
1,419 words |
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| Attire (what the president wore): | Dark brown suit (made in America), with steel-hilted sword, white silk stockings, and silver shoe buckles | |
| Weather: | Clear and cool | |
| Precedents, "firsts" or other interesting information: | The Constitution only prescribes the oath that a President must take; it does not set forth the style or manner of the Inauguration. The nation's first inauguration established many precedents: Washington added the words, "So help me God" at the end of his oath; he kissed the Bible; and and he delivered an Inaugural address, all of which have been followed by future Presidents. |