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George Washington Centennial Medal - Douglas 10

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George Washington Centennial Medal, Douglas 10


White Metal, 40 mm, HK-Unlisted, Douglas 10


 

Offered for sale is a popular medal that commemorates the Washington Centennial, a great series of medals that continues to have great demand.  Great condition for a white metal medal from 1889, some small nicks are present, see pictures below. The Centennial of Washington's Inauguration as First President presents a great opportunity to buy historical medals that touch on the importance of Washington's prior accomplisments during the Revolution and his inauguration as First President . Great historical significance in these medals.

 

         
          

          




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History and Significance


George Washington Centennial
 

The centennial celebration of George Washington's inauguration as the first President of the United States took place in 1889 (from April 29th to May 1st). Considered the first national holiday in the U.S., various societies held parades and “inaugural balls” to honor the former president.

 

 

 

 

The Constitution of the United States was ratified by the states in June 1788. In February of the following year the new nation's Electoral College selected George Washington to be its first president. On April 16, 1789 Washington began the journey from his home at Mount Vernon to New York City, then the nation's capital, where he would be inaugurated. Washington was reluctant to leave the serenity of his home and uncertain about his new position.

 

Washington Crosses to New York

His journey to New York City took seven days and was transformed into a triumphal procession by the crowds and local officials who greeted the new president along the way. Celebrations erupted at numerous towns along his route including Alexandria, Baltimore, Wilmington, Philadelphia and Trenton. Washington arrived at Elizabeth Town, NJ on April 23 where a ceremonial barge awaited to take him across the river to Manhattan.

 

Washington Takes the Presidential Oath

After being received by Congress, Washington stepped from the chamber onto the balcony, where he was followed by the Senators and Representatives. Before the assembled crowd of spectators, Robert Livingston, Chancellor of the State of New York, administered the oath of office prescribed by the Constitution: “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.”

 

sources: www.wikipedia.org, among others

 

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