U.S. President History 1789 - George Washington took office as first U.S. president. 1889 - George Washington's inauguration became the first U.S. national holiday. 1947 - The name of Boulder Dam, in Nevada, was changed back to Hoover Dam. 1970 - U.S. troops invaded Cambodia to disrupt North Vietnamese Army base areas. The announcement by U.S. President Nixon led to widespread protests. 1973 - U.S. President Nixon announced resignation of Haldeman, Ehrlichman, and other top aides. 1984 - U.S. President Reagan signed cultural and scientific agreements with China. He also signed a tax accord that would make it easier for American companies to operate in China.
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