The inauguration of Washington 1789
The inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States took place on April 30, 1789. It was the beginning of the first four-year term of George Washington as President and John Adams as Vice President. He was sworn in by Chancellor of New York Robert Livingston. Washington became the first President of the United States following the ratification of the Constitution.
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