Legacy George Washington established the title, President, and outlined the capacities of the office through his example. Washington started the tradition of the inaugural address as well as the ...
Legacy George Washington established precedents for the executive office that have since become customary practice. Washington is responsible for establishing the tradition of the inaugural address ...
The first cabinet official was confirmed in 1789 when the Senate unanimously approved President George Washington’s nomination of Alexander Hamilton to be treasury secretary. The confirmation or ...