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.
There have been two U.S. presidents who chose not to take a salary during their time in office. The first was George Washington, who declined a salary for his entire presidency. The second was Herbert Hoover, who also refused to accept a salary during his term in office. Both presidents were independently wealthy and felt that they did not need the salary for their service to the country.
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
George Washington was comander and chief of the continental army during the American Revolution.
To take the first oath of office in New York City.
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.
There have been two U.S. presidents who chose not to take a salary during their time in office. The first was George Washington, who declined a salary for his entire presidency. The second was Herbert Hoover, who also refused to accept a salary during his term in office. Both presidents were independently wealthy and felt that they did not need the salary for their service to the country.
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
yes George Washington did take care of his wife.
yes he did
George Washington had to led many jobs he also had to take care of himself
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yes he did
When George Washington was president we didn't even have the state of Washington. He became president right after the Revolutionary War. And we didn't get the state until after he was dead. But it is named after A George Washington, but not our 1st president.