George Washington's tenure as the inaugural president of the United States began on April 30, 1789, the day of his first inauguration, and ended on March 4, 1797. Washington took office after he was e
Portrait, c. 1803
Washington's first inauguration, April 30, 1789, Federal Hall, New York City
Washington arriving at Congress Hall in Philadelphia to take the presidential oath of office for the second time, March 4, 1793
BEP engraved portrait of Washington as President
Oliver Ellsworth
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Oliver Ellsworth was a Founding Father of the United States, attorney, jurist, politician, and diplomat. Ellsworth was a framer of the United States Constitution, United States senator from Connecticu
Portrait by Ralph Earl, 1785
Oliver and Abigail Ellsworth by Ralph Earl
Letter from Ellsworth to George Washington wishing former president "a most respectful and most cordial farewell," March 1797
Ellsworth's gravesite