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Washington at New York and the Inauguration
The narrative recounts George Washington facing the burden of state with humility and dignity as he travels to New York, receives the oath, and assumes the presidency. It notes his fears, the public welcome, the sense of national trust, and his resolve to shape a government of strength blended with prudence and conciliation.
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Washington
Cambridge
York
Annapolis
Newark
New York
Federal Hall
Wall Street
Amine
Fisher Ames
Massachusetts
Edward Rutledge
South Carolina
Dulles
Confederation
Congress
Hamilton
Madison