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As president George Washington established an important precedent by creating different what in the executive branch for the various areas of national policy?
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Who was the first president to refuse a salary?
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.
What president set the two term precedent?
It is not possible to answer this question without knowing what precedent you are referring to, since many presidents throughout history set particular precedents that still influence us today.
Why was the precedent of two presidential terms set by Washington so important?
I am not sure how important it was since there were not really very many presidents who would have served a third term even without Washington's precedent. Maybe Jefferson, Madison, Monroe or Theodore Roosevelt would have considered a third term had the precedent not been set against it. Jackson and Wilson might have if they were healthier when their second terms ended.
Why does George Washington matter?
George Washington is an important figure in United States history. The number one thing that he is important for is being the first president of the Unites States.
