George Washington

1790

The first President of the United States, George Washington, delivered the first State of the Union address in New York City.

1836

Showman P. T. Barnum showcased Joice Heth falsely claiming that she was a 161-year-old African American nanny to George Washington.

1796

President George Washington provided a letter of address to say he would not run for president again after 20 years of service.

1793

George Washington held the first Cabinet meeting in his house in Mount Vernon.

1792

George Washington was re-elected as the US President.

1792

US President George Washington signed the Postal Service Act.

1789

George Washington issued his 'Thanksgiving Proclamation.'

1789

President George Washington appointed Alexander Hamilton as the first Secretary of the US Treasury.

1789

George Washington gave his first speech as the first President of the United States.

1789

George Washington started his 220-mile journey to become the first President of the United States.

1782

George Washington created the Purple Heart medal that symbolizes military merit.

1777

During the Battle of Princeton, British forces were defeated in New Jersey by George Washington’s revolutionary army.

1776

George Washington crossed Delaware, in which he surprised and defeated 1,400 Hessians.

1776

The first president of the United States of America, George Washington, read the Declaration of Independence.

1776

President George Washington received an honorary law degree from Harvard College.