In 1789, George Washington was unanimously elected by all 69 members of congress, to be the very first president of the United States of America. This unanimous vote was the result of Washington’s background. He was very well known in the thirteen states for being the leader of the great Continental Army, one that defeated the British in several key battles that ensured freedom and independence to the United States. Washington was also one of the people that helped found the Constitution, and he was well known, loved, and greatly respected by all the citizens and leaders of the United States. His first term was a great success, but there were more actions to be taken in the future. Thus, George Washington’s re-election in 1792 revealed the country’s need for a strong unifying character at this point in history. In this short journey back into history, three major events and actions made during his first term that kept Washington in presidency for a second term will be overviewed.
During 1789, just after Washington became president and America had finished their Revolution, France had gone into their own revolution: the French Revolution. The French had helped the United States out in the American Revolution, and now that they were in the midst of their own, France wanted the United States to help them out too. This act from France came from the Treaty of Alliance between America and France in 1777. Washington, with the citizens of America behind him, was glad to help France out, but there was a problem: he could not figure out whom to communicate with as all the rulers of France were constantly being overthrown and even beheaded. But that was not the biggest problem that faced Washington at the time. At the same time as this was ...
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...love” (Remini, 53). The people elected him for his second term because of all the power that he brought to America, and because, of course, they valued his position before his presidency. To the people, he was a strong powerful leader that they all followed, and solely respected Washington for being the military hero that won the nation’s freedom (Remini, PG). So when the second election came underway with the question of who would help America evade all the issues that popped up in 1792 and progress the nation even further, the answer was evident; George Washington for president.
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"His mind was great and powerful, without being of the very first order; his penetration strong . . . Perhaps the strongest feature in his character was prudence, never acting until every circumstance, every consideration, was maturely weighed; refraining if he saw a doubt, but, when once decided, going through with his purpose, whatever obstacles opposed." (Thomas Jefferson, as cited in "George Washington," 2006, para.19) George Washington is one of the most recognized and famous leaders in all history of the United States of America. He contributed greatly to the establishment of this prosperous country, from leading the Revolutionary armies into battle, to running the country as the first president, Washington has set precedence and example for all who have and are yet to follow. He was a noble man who demonstrated characteristics one would expect from a hero figure. He was not power-hungry, but did things and played his role for the good of the country, for patriotic purposes, to help America become the success it is today. In March of 1783, the soldiers of the American military were restless, bored and in a terrible state of doubt and distrust concerning the newly formed congress of the country. When these soldiers joined the army, they were promised a certain amount of money according to their service, but by the war's end, congress was nearly broke and not in a position to pay them all they had earned. The soldiers planned a rebellion against congress for their unjust treatment, and attempted to hold an unauthorized meeting of the officers on the matter. Washington forbade the meeting, but called for one a few days later, in which he gave his speech concerning the Newburgh Conspiracy ("The Rise and Fall," 2006, para.2). General Washington was a highly respected man among his peers, soldiers, and fellow men. His opinions, approval, and presence alone were enough to validate many plans, documents, and meetings throughout his life, so it is no wonder that even simple words or acts performed by General Washington were respected, and more often than not, taken to heart by his audience; perhaps this is why it may seem surprising that one of the most important speeches he ever gave fell on relatively deaf ears, leaving the audience hesitant, confused, seemingly unaffected by his powerful use of diction, and emotional appeal.
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. "Biography of George Washington." Biography of George Washington. Robert H. Smith and Family, 2014. Web. 20 Feb. 2014.
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Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. "Biography of George Washington." Biography of George Washington. Robert H. Smith and Family, 2014. Web. 20 Feb. 2014.
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