Because He was a famous War Veteran and the public respected him as a good figure
George Washington was the presiding officer at the Constitutional Convention.
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Yes, he was its presiding officer.
He Served as a chairman (the officer of the committee)
George Washington was the presiding officer of the convention and James Madison took the notes.
George Washington was the presiding officer.
Constitutional Convention
George Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention. He was chosen unanimously. The convention occurred from May 25 to September 17, 1787.
George Washington was unanimously selected as the presiding officer of the convention.
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Washington was a figure bigger than life and was a role model for people. As a master Mason he showed others respect and was able to pull together people from opposite views without rancor or ill feelings. As the chief officer of the constitutional convention his presence spoke for itself and he never intervened with the discussions that took place.