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Washington’s First Inaugural Address 1789 Presidential Inauguration Series
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Video Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnunzhK9TF4
In 1789, the nation’s first inauguration featured a surprise -- George Washington made a speech after taking the oath of office, although no one was expecting it. The inaugural address became an instant tradition. Julie Miller, the Library’s early American historian, explains how Washington made history and precedent. • For transcript and more information, visit https://www.loc.gov/item/webcast-9648
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