The prospect of George Washington’s becoming president ... who shall dare to violate the obligations of his solemn oath or affirmation of office, may escape human censure, nay, may even receive ...

Stated more precisely, the Oaths Clause, along with the president’s oath of office prescribed in Article ... During the American Revolution, General George Washington required all officers ...

Challenges Upon his inauguration as the first president on April 30, 1789, George Washington assumed office under the tenuous circumstances of an untested federal government. The newly established ...

Legacy George Washington established the title, President, and outlined the capacities of the office through his example. Washington started the tradition of the inaugural address as well as the ...