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)