2007-03-15 13:31:22 · 4 answers · asked by destiny 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
"On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States."
First President
1789-1797
Farewell Address (September 17, 1796)
By March 1797, when Washington left office, the country's financial system was well established; the Indian threat east of the Mississippi had been largely eliminated; and Jay's Treaty and Pinckney's Treaty (1795) with Spain had enlarged U.S. territory and removed serious diplomatic difficulties.
George Washington. George Washington. 1st President of the United States (April 30, 1789 to March 3, 1797).
2007-03-15 13:37:12 · answer #1 · answered by johnslat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Washington was inaugurated in New York City on April 30, 1789
John Adams took office as the second president on March 4, 1797.
2007-03-15 13:38:29 · answer #2 · answered by parrotjohn2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every president went into office on Inauguration Day except George Washington.
He was inaugurated : April 30, 1789
2007-03-15 13:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by airfaerie118 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1789-1797 thats all i know, srry i couldnt help more
2007-03-15 13:36:21 · answer #4 · answered by londonbridge101 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋