George Washington became President because he believed that there must be a higher ranking authority in the United States. The rest of the founders developed the office of President with George Washington in mind and congress basically drafted him to serve in that position. Washington left office after his second term believing it important that he walk away from office alive to show that it was not indeed a lifetime appointment.
he was elected because he was the general
George Washington was a leader at the Continental Congresses. He commanded the army that defeated the British in the American Revolution and chaired the Constitutional Convention. He was known as the father of his country for a good reason. He had no meaningful competition for the job of first President.
George Washington (1732-1799) was the most known and honored of Revolutionary heroes. As Commanding General of the American Continental Army, he defeated the British in several key battles, insuring the independence of the new nation.
He was a pre-war delegate from Virginia, and in 1787 presided over the Philadelphia convention that produced the new Constitution. He was respected and admired by virtually all of the leaders of the new United States. Because of his military accomplishments, he had the love and respect of the citizens, who felt he was the best man for the job. He was elected in 1789 and re-elected in 1792.
George Washington was a leader at the Continental Congresses. He commanded the army that defeated the British in the American Revolution and chaired the Constitutional Convention. He was known as the father of his country for a good reason. He had no meaningful competition for the job of first President.
No, Washington did not become the President until after the US Constitution was enacted, on 1789 April 30.
George Washington became the President of the United States, not its king.
George Washington Commanded the Continental Armies, but he did not become the President until after the war.
Yes, they were. The only one who was not from the upper class was George Washington. So much so, that the requirements to be president were lowered, so Washington could become the President
George Washington was not president in 1903. Washington was president from 1789 to 1797. Theodore Roosevelt was president in 1903.
yes George Washington had to fill put an application to become president
George Washington was sworn in as President on the 30th April, 1789.
He became a president.
George Washington
No, Washington did not become the President until after the US Constitution was enacted, on 1789 April 30.
The first official president was George Washington.
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yes he did