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Why do George Washington refuse to take his salary for being commander for chief?
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Who was the first president to refuse a salary?
George Washington hesistated to take his salary at first, but became convinced that refusing salary would set a precedent that might discourage other less wealthy men from running for President.
What was the salary of the first president George Washington?
He was offered an annual salary of $25,000, which he tried to refuse. He eventually accepted it to avoid setting a precedent that might have kept all but the wealthy from seeking the presidency.
George Washington's salary while president of the US?
$25,000 was the annual salary at that time.
What was George Washington's salary for serving as a commander in the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
He had no salary. to correct this answer George Washington's annual salary as President in 1789 was $25,000. my source: http://www.nps.gov/history/logcabin/html/gw4.html
What was George Washington's annual salary?
his salary was $25,000.00 an amount he refused to accept and took a smaller amount.
Who was the first president to refuse a salary?
George Washington hesistated to take his salary at first, but became convinced that refusing salary would set a precedent that might discourage other less wealthy men from running for President.
What was included in President George Washington's salary?
Washington didn't get a salary.
What was the salary of the first president George Washington?
He was offered an annual salary of $25,000, which he tried to refuse. He eventually accepted it to avoid setting a precedent that might have kept all but the wealthy from seeking the presidency.
George Washington's salary while president of the US?
$25,000 was the annual salary at that time.
How much was George Washington paid for being Commander-in-chief of the continental army?
George Washington refused of being paid for his being commander and chief of the Continental Army. He asked and obtain only of being refunded of the costs he had borne during his service.
What was George Washington's salary for serving as a commander in the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
He had no salary. to correct this answer George Washington's annual salary as President in 1789 was $25,000. my source: http://www.nps.gov/history/logcabin/html/gw4.html
What was George Washington's presedential salary?
$25,000 a year
Was there a president who gave his salary away?
Yes, George Washington.
What was George Washington's annual salary?
his salary was $25,000.00 an amount he refused to accept and took a smaller amount.
How much was George Washington salary in his first term?
thirty or forty thousand
Which us presidents didn't take salary?
Herbert Hoover and John F. Kennedy donated their salaries to charity. George Washington didn't want the salary but was convinced to take it because some presidents in the future may need it. George Washington didn't take a salary for leading the Army.
Why did George Washington refused to take a salary for being a commander-in-chief?
He didn't need it and he saw himself as a citizen politician. This is one reason he also didn't stay for more than 2 terms. He felt a man should serve his nation and then go home. JFK also didn't accept a salary.
