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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.
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What was the salary of the first president George Washington?
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.
What was the yearly salary of the first president of the US?
25,000
What is the presidents salarys?
the president salary is 400,000
Who was the first president to have a salary raise?
Increases in the presidential salary were made when a new President took office, so the president did not actually get a raise, he just got more than his predecessor. I do not think any president actually got a raise while his was in office.
Who can reject President's appointments and refuse to ratify treaties?
According the United States Constitution, the US Senate can refuse the president's appointments. It can also reject treaties that have been agreed to by the president.
