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Washingtons Goals as President
Washington's ultimate goal was to set the new nation on the path to reason and happiness. While also as the first president, Washington knew it would come with extra things to think about or obstacles. He genuinely believed one mistake might cause the country to crumble. Washington's primary goal was to establish the presidency on firm footing, cultivate respect from citizens and observers abroad, and execute the laws with firmness. Mostly, he wanted the nation to survive. -
Election of George Washington
In 1789, George Washington was elected the
first president of the United States. He was elected with 69 electoral votes. He got elected by every state that participated in voting. So far no other president has won in every state like he did. -
Inauguration Afterparty
The afterparty started off with many fireworks and illuminations. A Boston merchant named John May even commented on it. He said that the fireworks were "welly executed" and that they cheered and applaud afterwards. People were taking carriages home but since there were so many people there, some people had to walk home. -
Washingtons Inaguration
The morning of the inauguration, Washington got ready by putting on a suit of brown Broadcloth that was made at the Woolen Manufactory. Before the inauguration president Washington was escorted by many representatives to the Federal Hall. Also while he was walking through the senate chambers, John Adams formally welcomed Washington. -
Day of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving was something that was celebrated for a long time but Washington made it so there's an actual day for Thanksgiving. The proclamation was distributed to state governors, requesting that they announce and observe the day within their states. President Washington celebrated the new holiday by going to services at St. Paul's Chapel. He also donated beer and food to imprisoned debtors in the city. -
First naturalization law
Congress passed the first naturalization law which established terms of citizenship. This law limited access to US citizenship to white immigrants. But it gave children who were born abroad to US citizens. -
Signs the first US copyright law
The copyright law protects peoples original work making it so others can't call the work their own. As soon as people learned about this law, people hurried to claim their books and novels before other people tried. -
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Whiskey Rebellion
"In 1794 the Whiskey Rebellion threatened the stability of the new United States and challenged the authority of the democratically-elected federal government." So then president Washington decided to step in. "President Washington organized a militia force of 12,950 men and personally led them towards Western Pennsylvania, warning locals "not to abet, aid, or comfort the Insurgents aforesaid, as they will answer the contrary at their peril." All stated from mountvernon.org. -
Washington Receives "Citizen Genet"
France sent Washington a envoy but he was nervous to see what it was about. He thought it could possibly be that Genet wanted to enlist the U.S aid in the conflict between Britain and France. Genet came to the U.S to persuade the president to support France. As well as trying to go over the last treaty which was back from the French Revolution. The treaty talked about how the United states and France would maintain friendly relations. -
Jefferson Resigns
According to millercenter.org, "Thomas Jefferson resigns as secretary of state. President Washington appoints Edmund Randolph as his successor." -
Hamilton Resigns
Alexander Hamilton resigns from his post as secretary of the treasury. Washington appoints Oliver Wolcott to replace Hamilton. According to millercenter.org -
Tension with Allies
There was a heated debate or conversation between George Washington and the federalist allies as well as the house of representatives. This started over the house of representatives demanding for Washington to give Congress the Jay Treaty. Washington declined and that caused tension. -
Washington says Goodbye
President Washington wrote a letter known as his "Farewell Address". He stated and gave great advise to future presidents. Washington summarized his time in office, told future presidents and leaders to stay to themselves and minimize connections with foreigners, and lastly cautioned against political division. -
George Washington Passes
George Washington died at his home in Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799 at the age of 67. To many his death was unexpected, as in the days before he was managing affairs at his properties and engaged in current events. -
Mourning Washington
The nation was deeply hurt and saddened when it came to Washingtons death. As a way of remembrance, he was put onto the U.S dollar, the quarter dollar, and many stamps and metals.