Trinity and the First U.S. Presidential Inauguration | Ask Trinity Archives

A Presidential inauguration is a quadrennial event in the United States, sometimes, like this year, with a new president taking office; at other times with an incumbent remaining in the White House. This tradition began with George Washington in 1789 with the only presidential inauguration in New York City, an event in which St. Paul’s Chapel played a major role. Watch the latest episode of Ask Trinity Archives with archivists Joe Lapinski and Marissa Maggs.

Ask Trinity Archives is a video series exploring the history of New York City and Trinity Church Wall Street, prompted by your questions to us.