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Obama RallyStudents rallied for Obama in downtown Chestertown just before the election.

Hall of Presidents Chronicles Historic Campus Visits

January 2009

Washington College marks the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama with a look back at other U.S. Presidents who befriended the institution throughout the course of American history.

Students are invited to witness history when President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath of office on January 20, 2009. The inauguration ceremonies will be broadcast in the Casey Academic Center Forum from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

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George Washington served on Washington College's first Board of Visitors and Governors, relinquishing the position after becoming the first president of the United States in 1789.
George Washington served on Washington College's first Board of Visitors and Governors, relinquishing the position after becoming the first president of the United States in 1789.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the first sitting United States President to visit Washington College. He received an honorary doctor of laws degree on October 21, 1933.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the first sitting United States President to visit Washington College. He received an honorary doctor of laws degree on October 21, 1933.
Harry S Truman was the Commencement speaker on June 1, 1946. He received the honorary doctor of laws degree.
Harry S Truman was the Commencement speaker on June 1, 1946. He received the honorary doctor of laws degree.
Dwight D. Eisenhower was granted an honorary doctor of laws degree at Commencement ceremonies on June 7, 1954.
Dwight D. Eisenhower was granted an honorary doctor of laws degree at Commencement ceremonies on June 7, 1954.
John F. Kennedy kicked off his Maryland campaign for the presidential nomination with a visit to Washington College on May 11, 1960.
John F. Kennedy kicked off his Maryland campaign for the presidential nomination with a visit to Washington College on May 11, 1960.
Former U.S. President George Bush helped launch an 18-month-long celebration of the life of George Washington. He gave the Winter Convocation address on January 29, 1999.
Former U.S. President George Bush helped launch an 18-month-long celebration of the life of George Washington. He gave the Winter Convocation address on January 29, 1999.
The College's Hall of Presidents, recently installed in the Casey Academic Center, chronicles the presidential visits of those followed our namesake, George Washington, to Chestertown.
The College's Hall of Presidents, recently installed in the Casey Academic Center, chronicles the presidential visits of those who followed our namesake, George Washington, to Chestertown.
Watch a video clip of FDR's remarks, read transcripts of the presidential addresses, and learn more about Washington's 1773 visit to Chestertown.

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