President George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States on this day in history, April 30, 1789, at New York City's Federal Hall.

George Washington: The Reluctant President ... Washington spent a ridiculous amount of time defending his decision to become president, as if he stood accused of some heinous crime.

Washington, D.C., wasn't established as the nation's capital until 1790 — the year after Washington became the nation's first president. Instead, Washington's inauguration was held in New York City.

President Donald Trump said a precedent exists for an active businessman like himself serving as president -- his legendary first predecessor, George Washington. Trump’s remark came in response ...

The former California governor is the latest to recognize that the most remarkable thing about the first president was not ...

George Washington, the first president of the United States of America, circa 1789. Three Lions/Getty Images/Hulton Archive hide caption toggle caption ...

President George Washington aimed to unify the country with his first Thanksgiving message. Getty Images Maurizio Valsania, Università di Torino On Thursday, Nov. 26, 1789, George Washington woke ...

George Washington’s estate at Mount Vernon, from which he served much of his second term. CHRONICLE/ALAMY. All the while, a new house was being built expressly to Washington's orders.

President Donald Trump said a precedent exists for an active businessman like himself serving as president — his legendary first predecessor, George Washington. Trump’s remark came in response ...