1. George Washington

1st

He took office in 1789.

💡 Did you know? George Washington was the first president of the USA: unanimously elected and with no model for his office.

1789 to 1797

Two terms.

💡 Did you know? As the first, Washington had to invent almost everything about how a president should act: each of his decisions became a precedent.

none

He even warned against parties.

💡 Did you know? Washington is the only president without a party: in his farewell address he even warned emphatically against party strife.

commander

He led the troops to victory.

💡 Did you know? As commander-in-chief Washington led the Americans to victory over the British world power in the War of Independence.

two terms

Held as an unwritten rule for 130+ years.

💡 Did you know? Washington voluntarily stepped down after two terms, founding a tradition that every president kept for some 140 years.

Father of his Country

The capital bears his name.

💡 Did you know? As „Father of his Country“ Washington is still seen as the towering founding figure of the USA: the capital bears his name.

George Washington

George Washington was the commander-in-chief in the War of Independence and the first president of the United States.

💡 Did you know? He voluntarily gave up power after two terms: a model every president followed for some 140 years.

1732

Born: 22 February 1732 in Virginia

1799

Died: 14 December 1799 at Mount Vernon, aged 67

Virginia

Born: 22 February 1732 in Virginia