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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

George Washington's Inauguration

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception
 
This Day in History: On this day in 1789, George Washington was inaugurated in New York City as the first president of the United States of America. At Federal Hall, New York Chancellor Robert Livingston swore him into office.

 Recall this moment by reading George Washington’s inaugural speech. http://to.pbs.org/17ve6Mu
 
Image: George Washington, full-length portrait, standing on bunker c.1839 (Library of Congress)
This Day in History: On this day in 1789, George Washington was inaugurated in New York City as the first president of the United States of America. At Federal Hall, New York Chancellor Robert Livingston swore him into office.

Celebrate this moment by reading George Washington’s inaugural speech. http://to.pbs.org/17ve6Mu
Image: George Washington, full-length portrait, standing on bunker c.1839 (Library of Congress)


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