George Washington Presidential Inauguration Button, "Long Live the President," 1789-1793
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George Washington became the first president of the United States on April 30, 1789. At Federal Hall in New York City (then the nation's capital), Washington took the presidential oath of office in view of cheering crowds. Some spectators had sewn commemorative buttons onto their coats. This copper example includes the initials of the new president.
George Washington became the first president of the United States on April 30, 1789. At Federal Hall in New York City (then the nation's capital), Washington took the presidential oath of office in view of cheering crowds. Some spectators had sewn commemorative buttons onto their coats. This copper example includes the initials of the new president.
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1789-1793
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
68.94.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Copper (Metal)
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.375 in
Inscriptions
Obverse: LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT / GW
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