President George Washington helped choose the location for the White House and he oversaw the construction of the building that was designed by James Hoban. The first president to live in the White House was President John Adams.
Actually, it was decided July 16, 1790 when the Resident Act was passed. Washington had all ready decided on the site and laid out the shape of the city. It was always known the New York or Philadelphia wouldn't be the capital.
Central location, donated land.
Under the new constitution, it was the Electoral College that was designed to choose the new president. George Washington served as president from 1789 to 1797.
George Washington Belived that being called your Excellency was to noble so instead he decided he wanted to be Mr president.:]
George Washington
George Washington
George Washington
Washington didn't want an elaborate title like those used with European nobility and royalty. He preferred the more direct Mr. President.
The President was George Washington was the 1st president and he had no competitor. So he won by default.
Establish ties with leading world powers.
* It is the only West coast State named after a US President. * It is the only East coast City not within a State. * George Washington was the first US President. (Choose One.)