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 ...

Inauguration Day, March 4, 1861. On a brilliantly sunny day in Washington, arguably the biggest moment of Mary Todd Lincoln’s ...

Inauguration festivities will begin in full force Saturday as President-elect Trump and his allies — and protesters — arrive in Washington ahead of Monday’s inauguration of the 47th president of the U ...

President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance take the stage with their loved ones to close out inauguration day at the different inaugural balls in Washington, DC, on Jan. 20, 2025. President ...

(WASHINGTON) — The countdown clock on the White House transition is winding down as specifics about Donald Trump’s inauguration are being finalized. Here’s a rundown of what is known about the ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The nation's capital on Friday continued to boost security by shutting down access to iconic landmarks and erecting vehicle checkpoints at a security perimeter surrounding ...

President-elect Donald Trump arrived in Washington Saturday evening to celebrate with family, supporters and political allies ahead of his second inauguration, a triumphant return for the Republican ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Mount Vernon Chief Curator Adam Erby talked about the suit coat that George Washington wore in 1789 for his first inauguration. He explained why ...