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First US Presidential Inauguration - George Washington

April 30, 1789

First US Presidential Inauguration - George Washington

George Washington's inauguration as the first President of the United States took place at Federal Hall in New York City, establishing crucial precedents for American democracy and presidential traditions.

John Adams' Presidential Inauguration

March 4, 1797

John Adams' Presidential Inauguration

John Adams is inaugurated as the second President of the United States in Philadelphia's Congress Hall, succeeding George Washington in the first peaceful transfer of power in American history.

Jefferson's Presidential Election

February 17, 1800

Jefferson's Presidential Election

Thomas Jefferson's victory in the 1800 presidential election marked a pivotal moment in American history, resulting in the first peaceful transfer of power between opposing political parties and establishing key democratic principles.

John Quincy Adams' Presidency

March 4, 1825

John Quincy Adams' Presidency

John Quincy Adams ascends to the presidency of the United States on March 4, 1825, following a controversial 'corrupt bargain' election where he defeated Andrew Jackson despite receiving fewer popular votes.

Buchanan's Presidential Election

November 4, 1856

Buchanan's Presidential Election

James Buchanan won the 1856 presidential election, becoming the 15th President of the United States during a critical period of sectional tension between the North and South over slavery and states' rights.

Lincoln's Presidential Election

November 6, 1860

Lincoln's Presidential Election

Abraham Lincoln's historic election as the 16th President of the United States on November 6, 1860, marked a pivotal moment that led to the American Civil War. He secured 180 electoral votes and 39.8% of the popular vote in a four-way race, becoming the first Republican president without winning any Southern states.

FDR's Third Term Victory

November 5, 1940

FDR's Third Term Victory

Franklin D. Roosevelt secured an unprecedented third presidential term victory in 1940, breaking George Washington's two-term tradition. He won with 54.7% of the popular vote and 449 electoral votes against Republican nominee Wendell Willkie during a critical period of World War II.