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President #1 George Washington

President #1 George Washington. 1789-1791. Vice President: John Adams. First in war. First in peace. First in the hearts of his countrymen. . Precedents set by Washington. The Father of Our Country. “So help me God.” Regular clothes Mr. President Cabinet Two terms.

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President #1 George Washington

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  1. President #1 George Washington 1789-1791 Vice President: John Adams

  2. First in war. First in peace. First in the hearts of his countrymen. Precedents set by Washington The Father of Our Country • “So help me God.” • Regular clothes • Mr. President • Cabinet • Two terms Washington’s inaugural address

  3. Highlights of Washington’s Presidency (1789-1797) The Whiskey Rebellion • The Whiskey Rebellion • The Neutrality Proclamation • Jay’s Treaty • Washington’s Farewell Address (Avoid alliances and political parties*) *Good advice but not heeded

  4. President #2John Adams 1797-1801 Vice President: Thomas Jefferson

  5. His Obstinacy, a.k.a. His Rotundity Key Events 1791-1801 The XYZ Affair • The XYZ Affair • The Alien and Sedition Acts Outspoken First Lady and presidential advisor-Abigail Adams

  6. President #3Thomas Jefferson 1801-1809 Vice Presidents: Aaron Burr 1801-1805 George Clinton 1805-1809 Burr Clinton

  7. The Revolution of 1800 Key Events 1801-1809 Louisiana Purchase • Marbury v. Madison • Louisiana Purchase • Lewis and Clark

  8. President #4James Madison 1809-1817 Vice Presidents: George Clinton 1809-1812 Elbridge Gerry 1813-1817 Gerrymander Clinton Gerry

  9. Father of the Constitution Key Events 1809-1817 Dolly Madison • War of 1812 • Star Spangled Banner • Capital burned Popular First Lady, Dolly Madison, was the first to serve ice cream at the White House. Native Americans allied with the British were scarier than those who fought with the Americans.

  10. President # 5James Monroe 1817-1825 Vice President: Daniel D. Tompkins

  11. The Era of Good Feeling The Monroe Doctrine Monroe to Europe- “Hands off our hemisphere!” • We will not interfere with European affairs. • We have no problem with existing colonies. • We will not tolerate further colonization of the Western Hemisphere by European powers or European interference with emerging western nations. Monroe’s Secretary of State, John Quincy Adams authored the doctrine.

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