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George Washington’s First Inaugural Suit Is Now on Display at Mount Vernon
George Washington’s Inauguration Day suit. Photo courtesy of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Henry Knox, the nation’s first Secretary of War, had to personally help ensure the delivery of the ...
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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 office from the military and from European royalty, will be on display at Mount Vernon. By Alexander Nazaryan Fashion ...