The Election of President Washington

Delays in selecting the chief executive are nothing new, dating back to George Washington's election in 1789.

From his peaceful retirement at Mount Vernon, a retired General Washington answers "The Call of His Country".

The Washingtons' new home at 3 Cherry Street must have seemed like the center of the universe even though geographically speaking it was not even the center of New York City. Located uptown facing the East River, it was just a few long blocks away from the countryside.