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George Washington was the 1 president
He was asked to be the first president by Congress. The United States didn't elect people as we do today. Our founding fathers felt that the population in general was not educated enough to vote so the three branches were elected by Congress.
George Washington served as a president for eight years.
the 2nd continental congress. He Became President of the United States in 1789.
Americans didn't select him, the continental congress did.
He became president and Adams was Vice President.
Unanimous
George Washington received 100% of the electoral votes and was unanimously elected President in 1789 and 1792.
George Washington received 100% of the electoral votes and was unanimously elected President in 1789 and 1792.
George Washington received 100% of the electoral votes and was unanimously elected President in 1789 and 1792.
George Washington received 100% of the electoral votes and was unanimously elected President in 1789 and 1792.
George Washington received 100% of the electoral votes and was unanimously elected President in 1789 and 1792.
George Washington the was only President that was unanimously voted into the office of POTUS. He did not run or seek the office of POTUS so in a way he was drafted.
When Congress counted the votes for President in 1789, George Washington received unanimous support from the electors, tallying a total of 69 electoral votes. This overwhelming endorsement reflected his popularity and the trust the nation placed in him as a leader. Washington's election marked the first instance of a presidential vote in U.S. history.
Without any debate all of the congress was for Washington as the first president. In 1789 he was considered the best choice. His reputation was one of honesty, strength, and as a man who didn't want to be king.
George Washington
Congress nominated George Washington as the first President of the United States of America.