m upholding the Ship of State was inscribed in large letters
with his name.

New Yorkers must never forget that it was in their city that the first
President was inaugurated, and that that President was George
Washington. To New York belongs the greatest honor any American city can
boast, in having placed the sceptre of government in the hands of the
greatest man the country has ever produced.

On March 4th, 1789, the new Constitution went into operation, but it was
not until April 30th that the President took the oath of office.

Standing on the balcony of a building in front of Federal Hall, where
Congress met, and in the presence of an immense multitude, George
Washington took the following oath:

"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of
President of the United States; and to the best of my ability, preserve,
protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."

Then, amid the ringing of bells, the firing of cannon, a great shout
went up, "Long live George Washington, President of the United States."

It was the streets of New York that first resounded to this glorious
cry!

Federal Hall was the old City Hall. It stood on the northeast corner of
Wall and Nassau streets, on ground now occupied by the United States
Sub-Treasury.

New Yorkers have much to be proud of in their city. G.H. ROSENFELD.

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