Today in History
April 30
1812: Louisiana became the 18th state admitted to the Union.
1798: President John Adams signed a bill that established the Department of Navy.
1789: Library of Congress: George Washington delivered his first inaugural address to a joint session of Congress, assembled in Federal Hall in the nation's new capital, New York City. The newly-elected president delivered the speech in a deep, low voice that betrayed what one observer called "manifest embarrassment." Washington had not sought the office of president and was humbled by the request to serve. Her served until 1797 at which time he returned to his beloved Mount Vernon estate in Virginia. He died just days before the new century - December 14, 1799.









