George Washington

Birth-Death: (1732 - 1799 ) Term: (1789-1797 )

Washington became President to a young, new nation. The United States was moving from its status as a colony of Great Britain to that of a independent nation. The people saw Washington as a fitting leader for his service to them in combat against the British. The times called for a President who would not abuse his power, nor allow control to slip from his grasp.

Chronology of George Washington

1789 - Judiciary Act of 1789

1789 - Tariff of 1789

1791 - First Bank of the United States

1793 - Citizen Genet Affair

1794 - Whiskey Rebellion

1795 - Jay Treaty

1795 - Pinckney Treaty

1796 - Farewell Address