On February 4, 1789, the 69 members of the Electoral ... He then intoned: “Long live George Washington, president of the United States.” The spectators responded with huzzahs and chants ...

At 17 years old, George Washington served as county surveyor of Culpepper County. Washington’s military career began when he was 21 years old. Campaign In 1789, only 10 of the ... Because he was ...