USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -George Washington (1732 – 1799) was the first president of the United States, serving two full terms of four years each. He was unanimously elected with the support of the electoral college because of his accomplishments during the American Revolution.

Detailed explanation-2: -When the new Constitution was ratified, the Electoral College unanimously elected Washington President. He did not infringe upon the policy making powers that he felt the Constitution gave Congress.

Detailed explanation-3: -Washington is the only president to have been unanimously elected by the Electoral College. In both the election of 1789 and 1792 Washington received all votes from the Electoral College. During the first election, Washington won the electors of all ten eligible states.

Detailed explanation-4: -After a quorum was finally established, the Congress counted and certified the electoral vote count on April 6. Washington was both an obvious first choice for president and possibly the only truly viable choice. He was both a national hero and the favorite son of Virginia, the largest state at the time.

Detailed explanation-5: -George Washington was the first president of the United States of America.