The Constitution does not specify who can administer an oath to the president-elect. On August 3, 1933, Calving Coolidge's father, a notary of the public, administered the oath to Calvin Coolidge.

The first Bank of the United States was developed during the First Congress. George Washington signed the bill into law in February 1791.

On April 30th, 2024, we are going to have an inauguration Day event at Federal Hall. The event takes place between 11:30am to 12:30pm.

In 1785, the Confederation Congress leased Fraunces Tavern so the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of War could have office space.

Henry Know was appointed the first Secretary of War by George Washington. He served as Secretary of War from 1789 to 1794.

George Clinton was the first Governor of New York State. He was elected multiple times as Governor of New York. He also was a big supporter of George Washington. He rode with George Washington to his inauguration. He also hosted a dinner in his honor.

George Washington lived in the Franklin House on Cherry Street for the first ten months of his presidency. In February 1790, he moved into the Macomb Mansion, which was located at 39 Broadway. The plaque down below commemorates the Macomb Mansion.

OTD: On March 25th, 1776, the Continental Congress authorized the first congressional gold medal to George Washington for his victory at the Battle of Boston. Specifically, the Continental Congress awarded him the medal for his 'wise and spirted conduct'.

OTD: On March 22nd, 1765, the British government passed the Stamp Act. The Stamp Act taxed all materials that were printed for commercial and legal purposes. These items included newspapers, pamphlets, legal documents, and playing cards.

On Thursday, March 21st, at 11:00am, we will have a program about women spies during the American Revolution.

March is Women's History Month. Lets us remember Martha Washington. As the first lady, Martha Washington knew future first ladies would follow her behavior.

OTD: On March 15, 1783 George Washington made a plea to Continental soldiers to not join the Newburg conspiracy. The Newburg conspiracy was an attempt by the Continental soldiers to challenge the Confederation Congress.

Unfortunately, tomorrow's women history program titled Spies of the American Revolution has been cancelled. Please stay tuned for updates about future programs.

On Thursday, March 14th at 11:00am, we will have a program about women spies during the American Revolution.

When New York City was chosen as the short-term capital, the Government House was built in hopes it would be the Presidential Mansion for George Washington. But, the capital moved. As a result, the Government House was used by New York State and eventually became a custom house.

When Vice President John Adams was in New York, he lived at the Richmond Hill mansion. This mansion was located in modern-day Greenwich Village.

After getting the capital, the New York common council said, “That the whole of the City Hall ... be appropriated for the accommodation of the General Government... and that this Board will provide means for defraying the expenses of putting the same in proper order and repair.”

As a reminder, there will be a program about women spies in the American Revolution on March 7th at 11:00am.

OTD: On March 4th, 1789, Congress convened for the first time at Federal Hall. Unfortunately, only 22 of the 81 members could make it to Federal Hall. As a result, Congress had to wait for more members to come before they could start conducting business.

OTD: On March 1st, 1781, the Continental Congress adopts the Articles of Confederation after Maryland ratifies it. The Articles of Confederation was the first Constitution of the United States. This form of government failed. As a result, our current constitution was created.