First inauguration of George Washington

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the date of presidential inauguration?April 30, 1789
2. What is the location of presidential inauguration?Balcony of Federal Hall, New York City
3. What happened when George Washington became president?Washington was sworn in as the first president on April 30, 1789, starting the executive branch of the U.S. government.
4. Where did Washington's first inauguration take place?The ceremony was held on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City.

Constitutional Convention: A meeting in 1787 where delegates drafted the United States Constitution.
Articles of Confederation: The first government framework of the United States, preceding the Constitution, which proved too weak.
Checks and Balances: A system in government where each branch has some power to limit the powers of the other branches.
Federal System: A form of government where power is divided between a central (federal) government and regional (state) governments.