The Father of

Our Country

The Father of Our Country

• 8 day/235 mi. trip from Mt. Vernon to the capital

• The trip took so long because of the pageantry

The Father of Our Country• Philadelphia- Rode on a white horse toward the city

• Gray’s Ferry- a laurel wreath was dropped on his head

• Trenton- Choir of women sang & threw flowers

• New York- Church bells, people cheering, & cannon fire

• Washington’s inauguration• Plain, brown suit• Balcony of Federal Hall-Oath as president• St. Paul’s Episcopal Church-Prayed for guidance, himself, & the

republic