Hybrids ‘R’ Us

When our first president under the Constitution was sworn in on April 30, 1789, it was in New York City. Back then it was our capital city. Today it is often called the cultural capital of the country.George Washington took the oath of office in the common way it was done in his Anglican Church, by saying, "So help me, God." He took the oath with his hand on an open Bible. Also in keeping with an