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Washington’s Congressmembers have been sharing one ugly painting for 50 years
Every new Congress, “The Chick” goes to the newest member of the Washington delegation. It’s been hanging in Rep. Marie ...
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A Simple Brown Coat That Set the Tone for the U.S. Presidency
For a limited time, George Washington’s inaugural coat, which distanced his ... It was last shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute as part of an exhibition in 2022 ...
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How you can see what George Washington wore during his first inauguration
Rarely on display because it’s so fragile, Mount Vernon is hosting a special public viewing of President George Washington’s historic inaugural coat, along with an opportunity to interact with ...
Inauguration history: What happened on the day George Washington became president in 1789
President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20 will mark the 60th presidential swearing-in ceremony in United ...
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Inauguration history: What happened on the day George Washington became president in 1789
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 ...