George Washington was an obvious contender for President in the 1788-1789 election. Because he was so popular, no one dared to confront him. But, who was his running mate? Back then, there were no ...

With Trump's presidential inauguration just around the corner, review the history and meaning of Inauguration Day.

An curved arrow pointing right. The citizens of the United States have elected 43 presidents in 57 elections since the Constitution was adopted in 1789. Over the last 150 years presidential ...

On February 4, 1789, without fanfare ... s successor set America on a path toward its first contested presidential election ...

1789. The first presidential inauguration of George Washington was a very exciting day in New York City. "George Washington was staying at his home in New York City called the Franklin House and ...

An curved arrow pointing right. The citizens of the United States have elected 43 presidents in 57 elections since the Constitution was adopted in 1789. Over the last 150 years presidential ...

Every four years on January 20, a newly-elected president is sworn into office on what's known as Inauguration Day in a tradition that's been observed since 1789. Presidential elections occur ...

Before the United States held its first presidential election ... From December 15, 1788 to January 7, 1789, the United ...

The first U.S. presidential inauguration took place in 1789 when George Washington was ... the time between a president winning or losing an election and actually taking power.