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A brief history of presidential inaugural speeches, from George Washington to today
But on the first Inauguration Day, in 1789, George Washington did something else. He gave a speech. Every president since has followed his example and delivered an inaugural address as part of the ...
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Inauguration history: What happened on the day George Washington became president in 1789
On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington ... Following the ceremony, Washington retreated to the Senate chambers to deliver his inaugural address, followed by a church service at ...
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With second inaugural address, Trump gets another chance to make history
When it comes to presidential inaugural addresses, there are certain lines that ... "Most inaugural speeches are eminently forgettable," Dallek, a professor at George Washington University's ...
Why Trump’s Speech to Congress Is Technically Not a State of the Union
Trump will speak before a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025. Here’s why it isn’t officially a State of the Union ...
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Simpler language, more unity: How inaugural addresses have changed over time
On Monday, President-elect Donald Trump will give his second inaugural address to the nation. Although presidential addresses have been customary since George Washington's first inauguration in ...
It’s a Presidential Speech to Congress, but Not a State of the Union Address
Presidents generally deliver high-profile speeches to Congress shortly after their inauguration, and the distinction may make ...