But on the first Inauguration Day, in 1789, George Washington did something else. He gave a speech. Every president since has followed his example and delivered an inaugural address as part of the ...

From George Washington to Today, a Look at the Precedent for the Inaugural Address Claire Jerry, Political History Curator The only constitutionally mandated event on Inauguration Day is for the ...

For 236 years, ever since George Washington, a newly elected president’s inaugural address usually aimed to unify the country. Until Donald Trump, that is. The safe bet is that the man who shows ...

This afternoon, President Donald Trump gave his second inaugural address to the nation. Although presidential addresses have been customary since George Washington's first inauguration in 1789 ...

George Washington, 1789 Inaugural Address “Much has been given us, and much will rightfully be expected from us. We have duties to others and duties to ourselves; and we can shirk neither.” ...

But on the first Inauguration Day, in 1789, George Washington did something else. He gave a speech. Every president since has followed his example and delivered an inaugural address as part of the ...

But inaugural addresses and analysis of the speeches were not always available immediately. In 1789, when George Washington was sworn in for the first time, his speech was not available to the ...

Michelle Obama skipped the ceremony but former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton attended Trump's inauguration.