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George Washington (the 1st President of the United States) was in power from April 30, 1789 - March 4, 1797. Washington proved an able administrator. An excellent delegator and judge of talent and character, he held regular cabinet meetings to debate issues before making a final decision. In handling routine tasks, he was "systematic, orderly, energetic, solicitous of the opinion of others but decisive, intent upon general goals and the consistency of particular actions with them." He died on December 14th 1799 at the age of 67 in Mount Vernon, Virginia, United States and was succeeded by his Vice President John Adams.
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When was George Washington the President of the US?
For 7 years 10 months and 4 days or 2865 days,George Washington was the First President of the United States (1789 April 30 - 1797 March 4). Thus in his 2 terms as president, he served nearly eight years, just short 57 days. All other Presidents have been inaugurated on March 4 (until 1937) or on January 20.
Why did George Washington refuse to be called a king?
George Washington felt that it was unfair that one person lead a whole country so he became the president. In those days monarchs or kings and queens were referred to as your highness but the monarchs decisions were final and spread throughout the country. Washington thought this wasn't fair so he established a government.
What George Washington do for work before he becae a president?
George was a surveyor for a time, then an Army commanding officer in the Seven Days War, in the French and Indian theater, and also in the American Revolutionary War. After that was over, he returned to his home and became a planter - tobacco and so forth. He was elected the first President of the United States.
How many days does George Washington want to be laid out just to make sure he was really dead?
Eddy says elevnty eight days
How old was George Washington when he first became president?
George Washington was 57 years, 2 months and 8 days old. when he became president.He was 57 years old when he first became President (1789); and left office when he was 65 years old (1797).
What circumstances did George Washington become president?
George did not want to be the president, he thought his leading days were over. But the 2nd continental congress disagreed. He then became president.
What decisions did the delegates reach in the first days of the convention?
George Washington was voted president of the convention
Which US President was assassinated just five days after the end of the civil war?
George Washington
During the French Revolution who was the President of the US?
George Washington (1789 - 1797), who was succeeded by John Adams (1797 - 1801).
When was George Washington the President of the US?
For 7 years 10 months and 4 days or 2865 days,George Washington was the First President of the United States (1789 April 30 - 1797 March 4). Thus in his 2 terms as president, he served nearly eight years, just short 57 days. All other Presidents have been inaugurated on March 4 (until 1937) or on January 20.
Who else was running with george Washington for his 1st term?
Washington did not have any competition for President in 1788. Each elector cast two votes in those days and John Adams finished second which made him vice-president.
How old was George Washington when he was elected?
George Washington was an elected delegate to the First Continental Congress from the Virginia colony in 1774, when he was 42. A year later he was placed in command of the Continental Army as the Revolutionary War broke out. He was 56 when he was elected President in 1788 (after the War), and 57 when he was sworn in as the first US President on April 30, 1789.
Who was the US President in the year 1743?
Nobody, not even George Washington. Everybody knows that because George Washington was President in 1789. While the previous answer is correct on saying there wasn't a president at the time, the answer lacks in the history of the office of the president. The first person elected to the office was Peyton Randolph in 1774 under the Continental Congress. He left office a month later, to come back and be re-elected four days later. There were 6 men who also held the office while the Continental Congress existed, to include people who are famous in history for other things. One example would be John Hancock. When an actual government system was established, it was done so under the Articles of Confederation. Under said articles, there were another 7 men who held the office of president. The list of men included Elias Boudinot from Maryland and John Hancock (again) from Massachusetts. Under both the Continental Congress and the Articles of Confederation the office was held for a year at a time. The shortest term was, as you might guess, four days by Henry Middleton when Peyton Randolph took leave back to Virginia during his term. Most historians consider John Hanson to be the first President of the United States because Peyton Randolph, and others in the Continental Congress held the office before a government system was in place. Either way, George Washington was the 8th or 14th.
In what year was George Washington elected and inauguarated as President?
George Washington was officially declared president of the US on April 6, 1789 when the US Congress met to ratify the electoral vote. His Inauguration was on April 30, 1789, nine days after that of Vice President John Adams.
How do you see George Washington in your days?
He is on American money.
How long did Abraham Lincoln serve as president in days?
Abraham Lincoln was U.S. President for 1503 days.
Who was the first president to serve eight full years?
Thomas Jefferson was first to be in office a full eight years, from 4 March 1801 to 4 March 1809. George Washington , the first president, served two full terms, but his first term started late and began on April 30 , instead of the intended March 4, date due to delays in the government set up, in this very first presidential election. Therefore his first term was a little short of four years and he did not serve a full eight years.
