George Washington becomes the first president of the United States

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Government

Place

United States

Date

1789

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He called the job "the greatest personal sacrifice." In his first speech, he called down "the propitious smiles of Heaven" on "the wise measures on which the success of this Government must depend." [1001 Days]

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