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If john hanson was the real first president of the US why does George Washington get credit for being first when he wasn't?
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George Washington was the first President of the United States. John Hanson was president of the Continental Congress which has little power and was nothing like the United States government. Furthermore, Hanson's position was mostly to chair the meetings of the convention- he was not at all like the US president. George Washington was the first "real" president.
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Who was the first USA President?
The first President was not George Washington it was John Hanson. John Hanson was the president during the revolutionary war and was owned by England. George Washington was elected autonomously when America was a country of its own.
Who was the first preident?
George Washington was the 1 president
Who was the very first President?
George Washington. Actually the very first president was John Hanson but he was never elected
Who was the president in 1781?
There was no President of the United States in 1781. The first President of the United States was George Washington who served 1789-1797. The Presidents of the Continental Congress in 1781 were Samuel Huntingdon (1779 September 28 - 1781 July 10), Thomas McKean (July 10 - November 5), and John Hanson(1981 November 5 - 1782 November 4).
What president resinged from office?
the president that resigned is john Hanson
Who was the first USA President?
The first President was not George Washington it was John Hanson. John Hanson was the president during the revolutionary war and was owned by England. George Washington was elected autonomously when America was a country of its own.
What is the 1st president?
its really john hanson but every on says its George Washington
Who else was considered to be the 1st president besides George Washington?
John Hanson was President of Congress Assembled.
Who was the first preident?
George Washington was the 1 president
Who was the very first President?
George Washington. Actually the very first president was John Hanson but he was never elected
Who was First President whose Vice President never served in office?
John Hanson was the president before George Washington and did not have a V.P.
Who was the first U.S President who was not a military veteran?
The first President of the u.s. was a black man name Hanson. George Washington was the first President under our current constitution.
Who was the first U.S. president who was not a military veterans?
The first President of the u.s. was a black man name Hanson. George Washington was the first President under our current constitution.
Who was the first president of the us before the constitution?
John Hanson was the first president under the Articles of Confederation John Hanson was the first president under the Articles of Confederation
Who was one of the first executives of the united states before George Washington?
John Hanson is one who served as president of the Continental Congress.
Who was the first president of the first American government?
George Washington was the first President under the United States Constitution. Before that, John Hanson was the first President under the Articles of Confederation.
What was the first country to have a president?
Some people think it was George Washington, but technically John Hanson.
