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Washington's early presidency and cabinet origins
A condensed portrait recalls George Washington's April 1789 election as President of the United States, his journey to New York and Philadelphia, the inaugural ceremony, and his formation of the Cabinet with Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. It notes their policy clashes forging early American party ideas and warns against factional power.
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Mount Vernon
Virginia
George Washington
Union of States
Washington
Fanubann
Haughaness
Abigal Adams
New York
Philadelphia
Charles Willson Peale
Peale
Angelica
Federal Hall
United
Jefferson
Bber
Hamilton
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