President George Washington The first president, George Washington, was the only president that was elected unanimously by the Electoral College. He was very popular among the country. The following chart lists his years of presidency, how he became president, his political party, economic decisions, foreign affairs, relation with France, the agreements or documents that he signed during presidency, and some facts about his personal life. |
George Washington
Presidency Chart
Years of Presidency...................................................................................1789-1797, 8 years
How he became president.....................................................Won all votes from the electoral college
Political Party.........................................................................................................None
Economic Decisions ......................................................Appointed Hamilton as treasurer who in turn made good financial decisions such as creating a national bank; creating a national guard; settling whiskey rebellion
Foreign Affairs
Relations w/ France........................Stayed neutral during a war that broke out between Britain and France
Agreements signed
Personal Life........................Wife,Martha,; No children; Good Dancer; never shook hands during presidency