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 ...

But on the first Inauguration Day, in 1789, George Washington did something else. He gave a speech. Every president since has followed his example and delivered an inaugural address as part of the ...

For a limited time, George Washington’s inaugural coat, which distanced his office from the military and from European royalty, will be on display at Mount Vernon. By Alexander Nazaryan Fashion ...

This year, Inauguration Day falls on Monday, Jan. 20. In honor of the day, you’ll find a collection of stirring Inauguration Day quotes spoken by U.S. presidents or poets during inaugurations dating ...

Michelle Obama skipped the ceremony but former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton attended Trump's inauguration.