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Top 3 Things to See

* The Bible used by George Washington to take the oath of office as the first President of the United States.

* The railing of the original Federal Hall balcony, behind which Washington stood for his presidential oath.

* The stone floor of the balcony of the original Federal Hall, on which the first American President stood for his swearing-in ceremony.
In 1940 Augustus Saint-Gaudens' portrait was on the 3 cent stamp.  

Did You Know?
In 1940, Augustus Saint-Gaudens was honored in a series of U.S. postage stamps commemorating artists. His portrait appeared on the 3 cent stamp, first class postage at the time.

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