Gilbert stuart williamstown portrait of george washington

Office of Presidency

  • Proclamation of 1763

    Proclamation of 1763
    Start of colonists dislike of King George III with his lack of support in westward expansion.
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    presidency

  • Constitutional Convention

    Constitutional Convention
    55 Delegates met in Philadelphia at Constitution Hall. George Washington was elected the first president with John Adams becoming his vice president. The person with the second most votes was elected vice president. Thomas Jefferson was secretary of state.