April 30 in American History
On a balcony in New York City, George Washington took the first presidential oath of office and became the first president of the United States. He added "so help me God" and kissed the Bible, setting a tradition. Everything the office would become — every precedent, every peaceful succession — began with this one man taking this one oath.
In 1789: Washington's first inauguration. On a balcony in New York City, George Washington took the first presidential oath of office and became the first president of the United States.
On a balcony in New York City, George Washington took the first presidential oath of office and became the first president of the United States. He added "so help me God" and kissed the Bible, setting a tradition. Everything the office would become — every precedent, every peaceful succession — began with this one man taking this one oath.
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