George Washington

George Washington was the first President of the United States the commander-in-chief of the continental Army during the American revolutionary war and one of the founding fathers of the United States. He presided over the Convention that drafted the United States Constitution which replaced the articles of confederation and remains the Supreme law of the land. Washington was elected President as the unanimous choice of the electoral in the elections of both 1788–1789 and 1792. He oversaw the creation of a strong well-financed National government that maintained Tra in the Wars raging in Europe suppressed rebellion and won acceptance among Americans of all types. Washington established many forms in government still used today such as the cabinet system and presidential inauguration. His retirement after two terms and the peaceful transition from his presidency to that of John Adams established a tradition that continued up until Franklin D Roosevelt was elected to a third Term. Washington is widely hailed as “father of USA” even during his lifetime..