It was President Washington.
The first African American president serving a second term of office is Barack Obama. He was elected as the 44th President of the United States in 2008 and re-elected in 2012.
Theodore Roosevelt, the nation's 26th President, was the first president to visit a foreign country while serving in office. Roosevelt was a member of the Republican Party.
James Polk was the first president who did not seek re-election after serving his first term in office. Other presidents before him did not serve two terms, but they sought re-election and failed to get it.
The first US president took office in 1789.
William Henry Harrison was the first president to die in office. He died after a month in office.
George Washington was the President of the United States in 1796. He was the first President of the United States and he took office on 1789 April 30, serving two terms and leaving office on 1797 March 4.In 1796, the second President of the United States, John Adams, was elected.
George Washington was the President of the United States in 1796. He was the first President of the United States and he took office on 1789 April 30, serving two terms and leaving office on 1797 March 4.In 1796, the second President of the United States, John Adams, was elected.
The first president to get married while in office was John Tyler. John Tyler was also the first president to have his wife die while in office.
In the US, Robert Michael Gates is currently serving as the 22nd Secretary of Defense. He took office on December 18, 2006. He first took office when G.W. Bush was president.
Jefferson was the first United States Secretary of State (1790-1793) serving under President George Washington.
George Washington was the President of the United States in 1791. He was the first President of the United States and he took office on 1789 April 30, serving two terms and leaving office on 1797 March 4.
William Henry Harrison was the first president to died in office and the first vice president was George Clinton.