1789 ⟶ Washington Becomes the First President at Federal Hall
Washington becomes the first president, at Federal Hall in N...
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⏳ Cyrus Griffin Resigns, US Government Temporarily Ceases to Exist
Cyrus Griffin resigns as "President of the United States in Congress Assembled", and with the exceptions of John Jay and John Knox remaining as Secretaries of Foreign Affairs and War respectively; and Michael Hillegas remaining as Treasurer, the United States of America temporarily ceases to exist.[citation needed]⟶
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United States👑 Washington Becomes the First President at Federal Hall
Washington becomes the first president, at Federal Hall in New York City⟶
George WashingtonPresidentGovernanceEarly RepublicExecutive BranchFederal HallInauguration
United States🏛️ Members of the 1st US Congress Take Seats at Federal Hall
Members of the 1st United States Congress begin to take their seats at Federal Hall, New York⟶
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United States🗳️ Joint Session Counts Electoral College Ballots, Certifies Washington's Election
Joint session of Congress counts the Electoral College ballots, certifies that George Washington has been unanimously elected President of the United States⟶
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United States🥈 Adams Becomes the First Vice President
Adams becomes the first vice president⟶
John AdamsVice PresidentGovernanceEarly RepublicExecutive BranchFormation of GovernmentFirsts
United States🔁 President Washington and Vice President Adams Begin Second Terms
President Washington and Vice President Adams begin their second terms.⟶
George WashingtonJohn AdamsPresidential TermGovernanceEarly RepublicExecutive BranchElections
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