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 ...

Supporters of Donald Trump rallied in support of the president-elect at a rally in Washington. Performers include The Village ...

(WASHINGTON) — The countdown clock on the White House transition is winding down as specifics about Donald Trump’s inauguration are being finalized. Here’s a rundown of what is known about the ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Mount Vernon Chief Curator Adam Erby talked about the suit coat that George Washington wore in 1789 for his first inauguration. He explained why ...

CNN — Washington (CNN) — Donald Trump will be sworn in as president Monday, returning to power to enact his sweeping vision of America after leaving his office in shame four years ago. Trump will ...

On this day in 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. In his First Inaugural Address, he defined the presidency not by what it could do, but by what it must refuse to become ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The nation's capital on Friday continued to boost security by shutting down access to iconic landmarks and erecting vehicle checkpoints at a security perimeter surrounding ...