He seemed like a good Idea at the time
wh did americans select george washington as there first president?
President George Washington selected Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State.
Americans didn't select him, the continental congress did.
Andrew Ellicott
I think they elected him because he was a military hero, and contributed to the United States winning the Revolutionary War.
No. He thought is should have been Philadelphia.
Americans didn't select him, the continental congress did.
Americans didn't select him, the continental congress did.
The Electoral College unanimously selected George Washington as the first President of the United States in 1789. He was re-elected in 1792, also receiving unanimous support. Washington remains the only president in U.S. history to have received 100% of the electoral votes in both elections.
to select George Washington to head the army.
Americans selected George Washington as the first president due to his leadership during the Revolutionary War, which earned him widespread respect and admiration. His reputation as a unifying figure and commitment to the principles of liberty and democracy made him an ideal candidate to lead the newly formed nation. Additionally, Washington's willingness to step away from power after serving two terms set a precedent for future presidents, reinforcing the democratic ideals of the republic.
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