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John Hanson (a Moor) was actually the 1st President of the United States, he served from 1781 - 1782 and he was black. The new country was actually formed on March 1, 1781 with the adoption of The Articles of Confederation. This document was actually proposed on June 11, 1776, but not agreed upon by Congress until November 15, 1777. Maryland refused to sign this document until Virginia and New York ceded their western lands (Maryland was afraid that these states would gain too much power in the new government from such large amounts of land). Once the signing took place in 1781, a President was needed to run the country. John Hanson was chosen unanimously by Congress (which included George Washington). In fact, all the other potential candidates refused to run against him, as he was a major player in the revolution and an extremely influential member of Congress.
As President, Hanson ordered all foreign troops off American soil, as well as removal of all foreign flags. He established the Great Seal of the United States, which all Presidents since have been required to use on all Official Documents. He declared that the 4th Thursday of every November to be Thanksgiving Day, which is still true today. Even though elected, one variable that was never thought through was that America was not going to accept a Black President during the heart of the enslavement period. Enter George Washington.
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∙ 14y agoNo. George Washington was the first president of The USA. Barack Obama (elected 4 November 2008) was the first black president elected. Yes that is true but they have evidence that Abrham Lickning ( Sorry for the bad spelling) had some backround of African American in his backround
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∙ 12y agoThere have been many black presidents. It depends on which country you are referring to.
Yes, there has been a black president, Barack Obama of the US in 2009.
Nelson Mandela is also a famous black president, having become president of South Africa in 1994
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∙ 14y agoIf you are talking about US presidents, only one. Barack Obama is the first black president of the United States.
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∙ 15y agoBarack Obama will be the first black president of the US.
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∙ 11y agoNo, there was not. But Bill Clinton was jokingly called the first black president, because of his strong support for civil rights and his popularity with black voters.
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∙ 12y agoIt is very possible. Some say Barack Obama is the first Black U.S. president, but he is actually biracial. His father is black and his mother is white.
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∙ 15y agono Barack Obama is the first black president
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∙ 11y agoNo, there was not. But Bill Clinton was jokingly called the first black president, because of his strong support for civil rights and his popularity with black voters.
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Who saved George Washington from being poisoned?
A black girl named phoebe.
Was George Washington bush black?
No, He is a White Person. Also a Republican.
Was George Washington black?
There has been no direct evidence presented to show that George Washington had a black son, or any children at all. There has been talk that he did have a son with a young black slave who was called Venus. But no evidence has been presented to confirm that.
What was the name of the 13 year old black girl who saved George Washington?
Phoebe Fraunces
Why is there a black president before a woman president?
Because Barack Obama beat Hillary Clinton down and in the primaries for the democratic nomination for president.
Who were the presidents of congress or presidents under the of the articles of confederation were president before George Washington and was black?
No, None of these were black.
Were there Black Leaders before George Washington was President?
There were no blacks that had important leadership roles in the early US.
The black eye on George Washington's white house?
Slavery is considered the black eye on George Washington's White House. He brought nine of his personal slaves to the President's residence.
What Black woman wrote poems for President George Washington?
Phillis Wheatley, a Black woman, wrote poems for President George Washington. Wheatley's poetry garnered recognition and praise in North America and Europe during the 18th century.
Who was the first U.S President who was not a military veteran?
The first President of the u.s. was a black man name Hanson. George Washington was the first President under our current constitution.
Who was the first U.S. president who was not a military veterans?
The first President of the u.s. was a black man name Hanson. George Washington was the first President under our current constitution.
How many president is of black ethnicity?
Besides President Obama (obviously), Franklin Delano Roosevelt was thought to have had Black ancestry. Also, there was said that there was a president before Washington who was African American.
Barack Obama and George Washington are alike how?
They are both "firsts"-- George Washington was the first US president; Barack Obama is the first African-American president. But other than the fact that both were/are men, and both were/are Christians, there are not many other similarities.
Was George Washington Carver black?
yes he was black i think
What color was george washington's black horse?
George Washington's favorite horse was a chestnut named Nelson. He is often depicted in paintings on a grey horse and apparently owned a stallion named Blueskin. There is a reference to Washington requesting a trade for a black horse that he intends to use as a breeding stallion, since there are no paintings depicting this stallion we only have the word of the 1st President that he was black.
What did George Washington Carver and Booker T Washington have to do with slavery?
they where black
What color does George Washington like?
Black
