1789 Washington’s Inauguration John Jenkins The Raid on St Francis Shore Leave meant a respite

Shore Leave meant a respite from day-to-day shipboard duties

Although never officially ordained as a priest in the Russian Orthodox Church he became a ‘wandering pilgrim’ who would sometimes preach and take part in leading some church rituals

Proudly wearing a buffalo head dress (complete with horns) this running Sioux brave carries his war shield

NOR020 Waffen-SS Panzer Grenadier with Rockets for Panzerschreck

again worked his gun alone – loading

1789 Washington’s Inauguration John Jenkins The Raid on St Francis Shore Leave meant a respiteGeorge Washingtons Inauguration Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States at Federal Hall in New York, then the nations capitol. Famously, Washington was reluctant to accept the presidency and had written that he had given up, all expectations of private happiness in this world. But he also knew that this burden of duty was one he could not decline. Washington was keenly aware that everything he did at the swearing in