Who Was the First President of the USA

Who was the first president of the United States of America?

One hint: it was not George Washington. He was the first president - and a great one at that - after the adoption of the Constitution in 1787. This was 11 years after the formation of the country.

There were several presidents of the United States under the Articles of Confederation - the predecessor document to the Constitution.

So, again, who was the first president of the United States of America?

Unless you are a history buff and already know the answer, get on Wikipedia and find out, and then answer.

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Northwest · M

The President of the Continental Congress is not the same as the President of the United States. 14 men had the former title. Hanson held the office of President of the Continental Congress, which was ceremonial, when the Articles of confederation were adopted, so his grandkids lobbied to have him called the first president of the USA.

Nice try, but no cigar. George Washington is the first President of the USA.