Today in Military History: Jan. 7, 1789, the first Commander in Chief.

The first Inauguration of George Washington occurred on April 30, 1789, in front of New York's Federal Hall, overlooking Wall Street.

On January 7, 1789 America’s first presidential election was held. George Washington was elected the first President and Commander in Chief but wasn’t sworn into office until April 30, 1789.

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