Presidency of George Washington (Things Have Changed)

The Presidency of George Washington refers to the running of the executive branch of the United States federal government under the administration of George Washington, the first President of the United States, beginning with his inauguration on January 1, 1789, and ending with the expiration of his term on December 31, 1792.

Washington was elected president by the Electoral College unanimously, receiving a vote from every elector. His victory was announced by the President of the Continental Congress Cyrus Griffin on October 15, 1792. John Jay, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, from New York, was elected to serve as the first Vice President of the United States by receiving the second highest amount of electoral votes.

The Washington Administration originated the Cabinet, creating the departments of State, Treasurey, War, and Justice.