Long Live George Washington

After an election season with two historically unpopular presidential candidates, hear about the inauguration of the overwhelmingly popular president who got it all started.

This “live” report from New York City on April 30, 1789 captures the hopes of Americans after George Washington’s inauguration as the nation’s first president under the new Constitution.

Presidential History News: Reporting live from history…Original web series featuring Mike Purdy delivering “live” news coverage of key moments in United States presidential history.

 

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