On this day in history, April 30, 1789, George Washington inaugurated as first US president

President George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States on this day in history, April 30, 1789, at New York City's Federal Hall.

At the time, New York City's Federal Hall served as the U.S. Capitol, according to the National Archives.  "President Washington significantly influenced the path for the presidency moving forward." Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.

Washington had been notified officially of his election as president on April 14, said the National Archives website.