This Day in History April 30, 1789

I wish this guy were still around.  I definitely think I would vote for him!  On this date in 1789, George Washington was inaugurated as our first president!  He was the only president who was elected unanimously.  That always amazes me.  I didn't realize he was actually inaugurated twice, but this was the first inauguration.

Throughout my historical studies, I am amazed at the wide variety of information out there.  I was taught that Washington was a prideful man, and some will claim that he was not a true follower of God.  They will call him a deist.  I do not know everything about this first president.  Perhaps he had a problem with pride--who doesn't?  I am not here to judge his belief in God.  What I do know is that he was our first president, and he was a fine leader.  We would not be the country we are today had it not been for him.  God put him in place, no matter what you believe.

For more information, check out:
http://hlnfamily.com/blog/?p=469
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/inauguration/lesson_washington.html
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/presidents-day/george-washington/facts.html
http://ushistorysite.com/george_washington.php