And the Naval Act of 1794 created the United States Navy. Through actions like these, Washington launched the fledgling nation on a promising course of peace and prosperity for future generations.

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United ... states. As a result, Washington would be the only president sworn into office outside ...

That famous description of George Washington by ... actively seeking the candidacy, Washington is unanimously elected as the first president of the United States under the Constitution.