On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since ...

“[George] Washington ... In-Chief.” Abraham Lincoln chose for his cabinet very capable individuals who were his rivals for the Republican nomination to be president: William Seward, Salmon ...

According to the U.S. Department of State, in 1789 George Washington began the tradition of taking the oath with a hand on ...

Presidents Day began as a celebration of George ... the "Land of Lincoln," Springfield is home to many historic sites honoring the nation's 16th president, including the Abraham Lincoln ...

Over two million visitors make the journey to the Black Hills every year to gaze upon the colossal sculpture of four U.S. presidents ... of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln ...

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 ...

Taking the Oath with your hand on a book According to the U.S. Department of State, in 1789 George Washington ... President, he used two books, a Bible given by his mom and also President Abraham ...

Taking the Oath with your hand on a book According to the U.S. Department of State, in 1789 George Washington began ... given by his mom and also President Abraham Lincoln's family Bible.