George Washington
President Job: Chief Citizen
President's Job: Chief of Party
>When Washington was president, there were no official political parties.
>It was only after Washington left office that parties formed. So could not act as a Chief of Party the way that modern presidents do.
>The Bank Act gave citizens the sole privlege of issuing federal paper currency, which they could lead at a profit
Significant aspects and Events of Presidency
>March 26, 1790- Congress passes the United States' first naturalization law, establishing terms of citizenship.
>July 16, 1790- President Washington signs a bill into law that permanently places the nation's capital along the Potomac River, in an area called the District of Columbia (D.C.). Later moved to what is known as Washington D.C
President Job: Chief of State
Early Life
President's Job: Chief Legislator
as chief of state President Washington signed The Residence Act of 1790.
>August 04, 1790- President Washington signs a bill into law that directed the federal government to assume the Revolutionary War debts of the states.
- Born Feb. 22, 1732
Westmoreland County, Virgina
The Residence Act of 1790 - authorized the President to select the specific location of the permanent seat of the government.(Potomac River), later it was settled washington D.C.
>George Washington created the role of "Chief Legislator" by bringing in legislation to Congress
- His Father, Augustine Washington was a tobacco farmer.
Election to Presidency
>The Judiciart Act of 1789,which created an enduring structure for the federal court was by George Washington
- George inherits Ferry farm and mount vernon later in life
- Elected into first presidency April 30, 1789
- First president of the United States.
- After his first presidency there were many issues still unresolved, so he got reelected for again.
President's Job: Chief executive
President's Job: Commander in Chief
>an executive order by george washington would be the "nuetrality" order. it warned citizens not to interfere in the war between Britain and France
>George Washington was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army the services and achievements of George Washington is what makes him unique in history.
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President's Job: Chief Administrator
>george washington managed the executive branch and had broad powers to manage national affairs and the workings of the federal government
"George Washington Had a Pen, but No Phone, for Executive Orders." <i>Washington Times</i>. The Washington Times, n.d. Web. 08 Nov. 2015.
President's Job: Chief Diplomat
>made peace treaty between United States and Britian. (Treaty of Amity Navigation between His Britannic Majesty and the United States of America).
>In 1793 George Washington used his power as chief diplomat to issue a treaty of neutrality in the war between France and England. Washington did not however consult the senate. In doing this, Washington laid the standard or how most early presidents woulduse this power
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