What did George Washington do in the office?

Answer 1

As the first US President, Washington oversaw the treaties with Europe that were enacted, established the executive branch and appointed the first Cabinet secretaries, and supported the ratification of the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution. He directed the building of the new National Capital in the District of Columbia (which would later be named Washington in his honor). He personally commanded the militias that responded to the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794, and pressed Congress for a standing army and navy.

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Answer 2

George Washington (1732-1799) was the first president of the US under the Constitution, elected in 1789 and re-elected in 1792.

As President, Washington established the framework of the Executive Branch and Cabinet, appointed the first members of the Supreme Court, and coordinated with Congress on major legislation for both national and international affairs. This included the passage of the Bill of Rights, the founding of the US Navy, and treaties with England andSpain.

He also oversaw the building of the new National Capital which would ultimately bear his name, Washington, DC. (As president, he worked out of offices near Federal Hall in New York City, one of two sites for the first US Congress.)

In 1794, Washington personally commanded the militias of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and other states to put down the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania, establishing that the US could enforce its taxation and other laws.

Answer 3

George Washington accomplished much during his time in office. He helped create the Constitution, he worked on joining the states and creating the federal government, and he encouraged the US to remain neutral during the war between Britain and France.

Answer 4

George Washington created three main objectives while in office. First, he wanted to consolidate federal power to insure that the new nation is dominated by the national federal government. Next, he wanted international esteem where he would establish a solid, stable political and economic nation with international respect. Washington's main legacy was to avoid war. He, along with Vice President John Adams, successfully steered America away from war.