First President of the United States (1789 - 1797)
George Washington's leadership abilities were unquestionable after guiding America to victory during the American Revolution. The Electoral College overwhelmingly chose him to serve as the first President of the United States and again for a second term.
George Washington is still frequently referred to as the Father of Our Country. His military strength carried over well into his presidency, and his triumph over Britain brought about ten years of peace.
Washington presided over the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention in 1787 after the Revolutionary War. The Convention's major accomplishment was the creation of the US Constitution. The presidential electors were chosen in each state between December 15, 1788, and January 10, 1789. Each elector received two votes under Article II of the Constitution. Washington received the backing of everyone elector who cast a ballot with 69 electoral votes. As a result, he received a unanimous vote to become the nation's first president.
Washington took the oath of office as president on April 30, 1789, at Federal Hall in New York City, the country's first capital. Washington was re-elected as president of the United States in 1792, this time with a unanimous majority. This is one of the major accomplishments of George Washington. A two-term restriction was unwritten until 1940, when Franklin D. Roosevelt defied it in the midst of the Second World War. This precedent was set by George Washington's decision to forego running for a third term of office. From April 30, 1789, until March 4, 1797, George Washington presided as the nation's first president.
