Who was the first president?

George Washington was the first president of the United States. He was elected in 1789 at the Constitutional Convention, and he remained president until 1797.

George Washington is the only president ever to have been elected unanimously by the electoral college. Washington established several policies during his presidency, including limiting the time in office to only two terms per president. He also established the balance of power between the three branches of the government, allowing the president to exercise his power when necessary.

George Washington is often referred to as the father of his country, a sobriquet that was used even during his lifetime.