From the South: April 30th, 1789, The Inauguration of George Washington (April 2025)
A Historic Moment in American Democracy.
.- On April 30, 1789, George Washington took an oath on the Bible and became the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of a new era in the country's politics. According to historical accounts, after taking the oath, Washington kissed the Bible with reverence, closed his eyes and said "So help me God".
The Inaugural Bible.
The inauguration ceremony took place on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City, and in it, Washington swore on the Bible of St. John's Lodge No. 1, a King James Version dated 1767. The Bible used in the ceremony has been used in several other presidential inaugurations, including those of Warren G. Harding, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Jimmy Carter, and George H.W. Bush. It is currently on display at the Federal Hall National Memorial, built on the site of Washington's inauguration.
A Moment that Shaped History.
Washington's inauguration set the stage for the peaceful transition of power and institutionalism in American democracy. His legacy continues to be relevant today, and his oath on the Bible has become a symbol of the importance of faith and morality in American politics.
Ceremony Details.
Location: Federal Hall, Nueva York.
Date: April 30, 1789.
Oath: Administered by Robert R. Livingston.
Bible: King James Version, dated 1767, owned by St. John's Lodge No. 1.
Sources:
1.George Washington Inaugural Bible (wikipedia.org).
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington_Inaugural_Bible
2.George Washington's Inauguration Bible (academia-lab.com)
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Collaboration/Research by: Bro. Oliver A. Torrealba Aguilar
