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George Washington: The First President of the United States

George Washington, one of America’s wealthiest landowners and a pivotal figure in the nation's founding, served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783. He was president of the Constitutional Convention in 1787 and became the first president of the United States in 1789. Washington's inauguration took place at Federal Hall in New York City. Initially, presidential electors cast two votes, with Washington winning 69 Electoral Votes, leading to John Adams becoming vice president. Washington preferred the title "The President of the United States."

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George Washington: The First President of the United States

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  1. President Washington

  2. George Washington • One of America’s wealthiest landowners • Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, 1775-1783 • President of the Constitutional Convention, 1787

  3. Destroyer of Cherry Trees?

  4. Decision: 1789 • Until 1804, presidential electors originally cast two votes for president • Whoever came in first became president • The second-place finisher became vice-president • FAILarity (a comic blend of FAIL and hilarity) will ensue • As Washington is unopposed, the only question is who will become the vice-president • Washington wins with 69 Electoral Votes; John Adams finishes with 34 and becomes vice-president

  5. Washington’s Inauguration • Washington takes the oath of office on April 30, 1789 at Federal Hall in New York City • Some (John Adams) wished to address him as “His Excellency and High Mightiness, the President of the United States, the Protector of our Liberties and the Defender of the Same” • Washington elected to be formally addressed as “The President of the United States,” or informally as “Mr. President”

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