George Washington Presidential Inauguration Button, "Long Live the President," 1789-1793

Summary

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 brass example includes the initials of the new president and the thirteen original states.

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 brass example includes the initials of the new president and the thirteen original states.

Artifact

Button (Information artifact)

Date Made

1789-1793

Creators

Unknown

Place of Creation

United States 

With Liberty & Justice For All
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All

Object ID

2002.0.25.193

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)

Dimensions

Diameter: 1.375 in

Inscriptions

on front: LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT / GW / V / NC / SC / G / NH / M / R I / C / NY / NJ / P / D / M

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