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 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.
The U.S.As first president elected is George Washington
George Washington was the 1 president
No George Washington is not the king of Britain but he led his own army. Britain's current (2014) monarch is Elizabeth II. A George Washington was the first President of the United States.
George washington. Also the first president of the U.S.A.
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.
Washington offered to be president just for expenses, however no one would permit that, so he was paid $25,000-a-year salary.
George Washington was the first President of the U.S. George Washington
George Washington was the nation's first president
Yes, George Washington was the the first president
The first president of the United States was George Washington
George Washington was the first President of the United States.
The first president of The United States was George Washington.
The first US President was George Washington.
The U.S.As first president elected is George Washington
Yes, George Washington was the first President of the United States
the first President of the United States was George Washignton. but many people do not know that there was really 7 or 8 other presidents before the declaration and totally unity of the states.