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'''George Washington''' was the first president of the [[United States]]. |
'''George Washington''' was the first person to win the [[Electoral College]] and become president of the [[United States]]. |
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In the [[W:1788–89 United States presidential election|1788-1789 election]], voters (adult white male landowners) chose electors, who then cast votes for up to two candidates. Washington received a unanimous vote from every elector. The electors' 2nd votes were heavily split but John Adams won a plurality (34/69) and became Vice President. |
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Washington easily won re-election in 1792, and undoubtedly could have won a third term, but he famously chose to step down despite his popularity, a precedent-setting decision that was later enacted as the 22nd Amendment of the [[United States Constitution|US Constitution]]. |
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== Political Parties == |
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{{wikipedia|George Washington's Farewell Address}} |
{{wikipedia|George Washington's Farewell Address}} |
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Washington opposed party politics. His wrote all about it in [[wikipedia:George Washington's Farewell Address|his farewell address]]. |
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Revision as of 17:12, 26 September 2021
George Washington was the first person to win the Electoral College and become president of the United States.
Elections
In the 1788-1789 election, voters (adult white male landowners) chose electors, who then cast votes for up to two candidates. Washington received a unanimous vote from every elector. The electors' 2nd votes were heavily split but John Adams won a plurality (34/69) and became Vice President.
Washington easily won re-election in 1792, and undoubtedly could have won a third term, but he famously chose to step down despite his popularity, a precedent-setting decision that was later enacted as the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution.
Political Parties
Washington opposed party politics. His wrote all about it in his farewell address.