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George Washington’s Presidency

George Washington’s Presidency. First Electoral College. Unanimously voted president in first presidential ballot of electoral college Washington received the news on April 16, 1789. Upon hearing the news Washington wrote….

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George Washington’s Presidency

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  1. George Washington’s Presidency

  2. First Electoral College • Unanimously voted president in first presidential ballot of electoral college • Washington received the news on April 16, 1789

  3. Upon hearing the news Washington wrote… About ten o’clock I bade adieu to mount Vernon, to private life, and to domestic felicity (happiness); and with a mind oppressed with more anxious and painful sensations than I have words to express, set out for New York… with the best dispositions (intentions) to render service to my country in obedience to its call, but with less hope of answering its expectations.

  4. George Washington’s Dream • He had no desire to be president • Dream was to settle down at Mt. Vernon

  5. Washington’s Call to Duty • Reluctantly met the call of Duty on 4/16/1789 • Gave Inaugural Address on 4/30/1789

  6. Watch the Video on G.W. Write down all of the things he accomplished or set for the presidency while he was president.

  7. G.W. Precedents for the Presidency • Neutrality in Foreign Affairs • 2-term Presidency • Use of Force To Enforce The Law (Whiskey Rebellion) • Calling the Cabinet to Offer Advice • How to address the President

  8. Judiciary Act of 1789 • Created Federal Court System • Organized the Supreme Court • Chief Justice, 5 other Judges • Federal District and Circuit Courts • Est. Attorney General position

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