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.
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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.
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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.