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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.
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.
Did George Washington refuse to join a political party and believe them to be harmful?
Yes. When Washington ran for president, there were no true political parties. They began to be formed by 1796 although they were not really national parties. Washington thought they were dangerous to democratic elections and said so in his farewell address.
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.
When Congress urged George Washington to get much needed supplies from civilians why did he refuse?
George Washington refused to take needed supplies from civilians because he had a great respect for the rule of law. He felt that the role of the government should be to protect the rights of its citizens, and that the rule of law should be followed not only by citizens, but by government as well. To take the supplies needed by force, Washington would have been violating the rights of the citizens from whom he took.
