Americans didn't select him, the continental congress did.
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Well, honey, George Washington was chosen as the first president of the United States because he was a badass general during the Revolutionary War, and the founding fathers saw him as a unifying figure. Plus, let's be real, the man had some serious charisma and leadership skills. So, they were like, "Hey George, you wanna be our first prez?" And he was like, "Sure, why the hell not?" And the rest is history.
When Washington was elected President, his first acts included establishing the federal judicial before he focused on the executive branch. He created the Cabinet including Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury to surround himself with a team of consultants.
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George Washington won 69 votes. However, since the only people who voted were the members of the Electoral College, and since there were 69 members, George Washington is the only president who won by Unanimous Vote.