Today in History

April 30, 1789

George Washington Takes Office

On this date in 1789, George Washington took the oath of office at Federal Hall in New York City to become the first president of the United States. He remains the only president ever to have received 100% of the Electoral College votes. John Adams was elected as his Vice President. Only reluctantly did he agree to serve a second term and he was again elected by a 100% vote of the Electoral College. He served two terms, refusing a third.

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