George washington 's tenure as the inaugural president of the united states began on april 30, 1789, the day of his first inauguration, and ended on march 4, 1797. He is known as ‘the father of his country.’ learn more about washington’s life and career. Discover the life of george washington, america's first president and commander of the continental army in the revolutionary war. The biography for president washington and past presidents is courtesy of the white house historical association On april 30, 1789, george washington, standing on the balcony of federal hall on wall street in new york, took his oath of office as the first president of the united states. George washington was a founding father and the first president of the united states, serving from 1789 to 1797
As commander of the continental army, washingto. Unsurprisingly, the delegates trusted washington with the presidency To this day, he is the only president to be unanimously elected On april 16, 1789, george washington left his home at mount vernon to travel to new york city to be inaugurated as the first president of the united states. Washington arrived in philadelphia on may 13, the day before the opening of the constitutional convention, and as soon as a quorum was obtained he was unanimously chosen its president.
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