1789
George Washington arrives at Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, while en route to Manhattan for his inauguration
George Washington arrives at Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, while en route to Manhattan for his inauguration
1789 in History
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1789
John Adams sworn in as first US Vice President (nine days before George Washington)
John Adams sworn in as first US Vice President (nine days before George Washington)
1789
George Washington's reception at Trenton is hosted by the Ladies of Trenton as he journeys to New York City for his firs
George Washington's reception at Trenton is hosted by the Ladies of Trenton as he journeys to New York City for his firs
1789
Mutiny on the Bounty: Lieutenant William Bligh and 18 sailors are set adrift, and the rebel crew returns to Tahiti brief
Mutiny on the Bounty: Lieutenant William Bligh and 18 sailors are set adrift, and the rebel crew returns to Tahiti brief
1789
On the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City, George Washington takes the oath of office to become the
On the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City, George Washington takes the oath of office to become the
1789
In France, the Estates-General convenes for the first time since 1614
In France, the Estates-General convenes for the first time since 1614
1789
James Madison introduces twelve proposed amendments to the United States Constitution in Congress
James Madison introduces twelve proposed amendments to the United States Constitution in Congress