George Washington was the President of the United States for two 4-year terms, for a total of 8 years. Before becoming President, Washington was the General and Commander-in Chief of the Continental Army.
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George Washington served two terms in office from 1789 to 1797. Although he was called to serve a third term, he refused and instead chose to live a private life. Since then all Presidents were only allowed to serve two terms.
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George Washington 9 years
1789-1793 and 1793-1797
George Washington served as a president for eight years.
If you're asking how long he was in office, he was in office from 1789-1797, so 8 years.
He served from April 30th 1789 to March 4th 1797
April 30, 1789 to March 4, 1797
George Washington was the first President of the United States of America under the constitution. He served from 1789-1797. He was not the very first president, however. The very first president was John Hanson, but only under the Articles of Confederation, which allowed a one year term for the president.
Abraham Lincoln served 4 years in office. Intill he got shot in the back of the head in a theater in Washington D.C.