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After the new government was organized, Washington was unanimously chosen to be president. ... "
Washington assumed the office of president on April 30, 1789, acutely aware that everything he did established a precedent (for example, that the president has the power to select and nominate executive officers and the power to remove them). ... To clearly demonstrate that he was the president of all the people in all the states, Washington traveled the length of the country and received the warm applause of a grateful public. ... Before Washington left office in 1796, the nation had a sound currency, adequate tax revenue to meet government expenses, an internationally respected credit rating, an adequate network of sound banks, and the start of a tax system designed to aid the development of manufacturing and maritime commerce. ... Washington led an army against the farmers who were terrorizing the tax collectors, but the farmers chose not to join battle. ... Washington knew that the young republic had to concentrate on establishing its economy and government and could not afford to become embroiled in European conflicts.
Approximate Word count = 789
Approximate Pages = 3.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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