The Father of His Country
George Washington
The US President |
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Portrait by Gilbert Stuart, 1796 |
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In office April 30, 1789[a] – March 4, 1797 |
Vice President | John Adams |
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Preceded by | Office established |
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Succeeded by | John Adams |
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In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 |
President | John Adams |
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Preceded by | James Wilkinson |
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Succeeded by | Alexander Hamilton |
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In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 |
Appointed by | Continental Congress |
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Preceded by | Office established |
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Succeeded by | Henry Knox as Senior Officer |
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In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 |
Preceded by | Office established |
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Succeeded by | Thomas Jefferson |
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Constituency | Second Continental Congress |
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In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 |
Preceded by | Office established |
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Succeeded by | Office abolished |
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Constituency | First Continental Congress |
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In office May 18, 1761
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