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Inauguration Date Fixed March Fourth History
A Trade Record essay traces why March fourth became the fixed inauguration day for the U.S. president. It notes the 1789 first Wednesday in March alignment with electors and the move of the seat of government, ending with a nod to Canberra as Australia’s future capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United
Congress
National City Bank of
Wall Street
National City Bank of New York
Congress of Confederacy
Hfe
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Lancaster
York
Princeton
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Recford
New England
Middle States
South
United States
Potomac
Australia
Canberra
Commonwealth of Australia