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.
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.
$25,000 was the annual salary at that time.
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
his salary was $25,000.00 an amount he refused to accept and took a smaller amount.
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 didn't get a salary.
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.
$25,000 was the annual salary at that time.
$25,000 a year
George Washington refused of being paid for his being commander and chief of the Continental Army. He asked and obtain only of being refunded of the costs he had borne during his service.
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.
his salary was $25,000.00 an amount he refused to accept and took a smaller amount.
thirty or forty thousand
He didn't need it and he saw himself as a citizen politician. This is one reason he also didn't stay for more than 2 terms. He felt a man should serve his nation and then go home. JFK also didn't accept a salary.
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.