On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington took his oath of office, Inauguration Day has continued to be an ...

On this day in history, 1789, George Washington was elected the first President of the United States. ... Engraving of the fhe First Inauguration Of President George Washington on April 30th, 1789.

President George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States on this day in history, April 30, 1789, at New York City's Federal Hall.

President-elect Joe Biden steps out to the portico to be sworn in as 46th president of the United States during the 59th presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.

George Washington, the first president of the United States of America, circa 1789. Three Lions/Getty Images/Hulton Archive hide caption toggle caption ...

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington took his oath of office, Inauguration Day has continued to be an ...