Creating the United States
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Congressional Preparations for the President
A Joint Committee of Congress made the arrangements for the inauguration of the first president of the United States on April 30, 1789. Special emphasis was given to plans for taking the oath of office, the order of procession to St. Paul’s Chapel for divine services, and the public reception that followed at the door of the church.
A Joint Committee of Congress made the arrangements for the inauguration of the first president of the United States on April 30, 1789. Special emphasis was given to plans for taking the oath of office, the order of procession to St. Paul’s Chapel for divine services, and the public reception that followed at the door of the church.