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703561

Laying the cornerstone for the President's House, sort of...

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May 26, 1792

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston,  May 26, 1792  



* Philadelphia as the nation's capital (temporary)

* Future "White House" ? - Laying of the cornerstone



Page 3 has a somewhat inconspicuous report reading: "The following inscription is cut on the corner stone lately laid as the foundation of the house designed for the future residence of the President of the United St... See More  

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702876

Very early report of Washington's inaugural address, plus his election as well...

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April 01, 1789

THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, April, 1789 



* President George Washington

* Election victory & inauguration



 Certainly the most notable content is found in "The Chronicle" section near the back where the latest news was reported, which covers the election & inauguration of President George Washington.

The full text is shown in the photos, however some ite... See More  

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701533

One of the best issues to be had on Washington's first inauguration...

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May 02, 1789

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 29 - May 2, 1789  In the world of significant American newspapers, this issue ranks among the best. 

This is issue number 6 of the newspaper that was essentially the mouthpiece of the new federal government. Any significant (and even insignificant) report from Congress would often find its way to this newspaper before most others as the '... See More  

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700619

First inauguration of George Washington...

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July 16, 1789

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 16, 1789  Certainly one of the more desirable events to have in a period newspaper is the first inauguration of George Washington. American issues with such content are virtually unobtainable today, and reports in any newspaper worldwide are extremely uncommon.

Here is a nice report of this significant event found on page 2, datelined: "Extract of a L... See More  

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686046

Workings of Congress on creating the Tariff Act of 1789...

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May 18, 1789

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 18, 1789



* Tariff Act of 1789

* United States Congress

* 1st major piece of legislation



 One of the first priorities of the new federal government was creating a means of tariff revenues, of such importance that the resulting Tariff Act of 1789 was just the second Act approved by Congress. The Tariff Act would be approved on July 4.

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685616

George Washington's inauguration and inaugural address... And a very rare eye-witness account...

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THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, May, 1789  Rarely are we able to offer an American imprint with a period report of Washington's inauguration and inaugural address. Great to have this text in this famous magazine published by perhaps the most renowned printer of the 18th century, Isaiah Thomas, whose private collection become the foundation of the American Antiquarian... See More  

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679892

First inauguration of George Washington...

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July 16, 1789

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 16, 1789 



* President George Washington

* First inauguration (historic)



Certainly one of the more desirable events to have in a period newspaper is the first inauguration of George Washington. American issues with such content are virtually unobtainable today, and reports in any newspapers worldwide are extremely uncommon.

Here is a nice report of t... See More  

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