On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington took his oath of office, Inauguration Day has continued to be an ...

Every four years, the inauguration of a president on Jan. 20 is a sign of enduring democracy, and a source of memorable images from our past. CBS News White House Correspondent Bill Plante points out ...

GREENWICH — The bible that George Washington was sworn in on to become the first president of the United States will be on display in Greenwich in June. The bible is officially called the George ...