George Washington The Father of Our Country President

George Washington's inauguration as the first President of the United States which took place on April 30, 1789.

The Inaugural Address Describe the idea Washington echoes with these words? What is he talking about? Describe the idea Washington echoes with these words? What is he talking about? No People can be bound to acknowledge and adore the invisible hand, which conducts the Affairs of men more than the People of the United States. Every step, by which they have advanced to the character of an independent nation, seems to have been distinguished by some token of providential agency. No People can be bound to acknowledge and adore the invisible hand, which conducts the Affairs of men more than the People of the United States. Every step, by which they have advanced to the character of an independent nation, seems to have been distinguished by some token of providential agency.

Inaugural Address What does Washington plead for with these words? What does Washington plead for with these words? In these honorable qualifications, I behold the surest pledges, that as on one side, no local prejudices, or attachments; no separate views, nor party animosities, will misdirect the comprehensive and equal eye which ought to watch over this great assemblage of communities and interests: In these honorable qualifications, I behold the surest pledges, that as on one side, no local prejudices, or attachments; no separate views, nor party animosities, will misdirect the comprehensive and equal eye which ought to watch over this great assemblage of communities and interests:

Next What lingers in the background causing Washington to make this statement? What lingers in the background causing Washington to make this statement? Besides the ordinary objects submitted to your care, it will remain with your judgment to decide, how far an exercise of the occasional power delegated by the Fifth article of the Constitution is rendered expedient at the present juncture by the nature of objections which have been urged against the System…. Besides the ordinary objects submitted to your care, it will remain with your judgment to decide, how far an exercise of the occasional power delegated by the Fifth article of the Constitution is rendered expedient at the present juncture by the nature of objections which have been urged against the System….

Finally What do you think Washington means by this statement and what does it say about his character? What do you think Washington means by this statement and what does it say about his character? When I was first honoured with a call into the Service of my Country, then on the eve of an arduous struggle for its liberties, the light in which I contemplated my duty required that I should renounce every pecuniary compensation. When I was first honoured with a call into the Service of my Country, then on the eve of an arduous struggle for its liberties, the light in which I contemplated my duty required that I should renounce every pecuniary compensation.

Quick Facts Declined his salary of $25,000 Declined his salary of $25,000 Did not seek the position Did not seek the position Only President to be elected unanimously Only President to be elected unanimously Capital was in New York City Capital was in New York City

Questions What does the word Inauguration Mean? What does the word Inauguration Mean? Definition: Formal induction into office Definition: Formal induction into office What is the Presidential Oath of Office What is the Presidential Oath of Office Copy it down. Copy it down. What do the words mean? What do the words mean?

A Question to Ponder “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States” “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States” 1. In your own words restate the Presidential Oath of Office 1. In your own words restate the Presidential Oath of Office 2. Infer: why doesn’t the oath require the President to pledge their loyalty to the Country and pledge to defend the nation against all enemies? 2. Infer: why doesn’t the oath require the President to pledge their loyalty to the Country and pledge to defend the nation against all enemies?

Precedent "As the first of every thing, in our situation will serve to establish a Precedent," he wrote James Madison, "it is devoutly wished on my part, that these precedents may be fixed on true principles." "As the first of every thing, in our situation will serve to establish a Precedent," he wrote James Madison, "it is devoutly wished on my part, that these precedents may be fixed on true principles." Definition: An act or action that may be used as a standard or example when similar situations arise in the future Definition: An act or action that may be used as a standard or example when similar situations arise in the future

Question Washington was very conscious of the facts he was setting precedents. Why would this be so important to him? Washington was very conscious of the facts he was setting precedents. Why would this be so important to him?

Among the precedents set by the first administration An inaugural address An inaugural address Acceptance of criticism from Congress and the popular press, Acceptance of criticism from Congress and the popular press, Foreign affairs would be conducted by the Executive Branch Foreign affairs would be conducted by the Executive Branch Farewell Address Farewell Address

Washington's Precedents: Neutrality in Foreign Affairs Neutrality in Foreign Affairs 2-term Presidency 2-term Presidency Use of Force To Enforce The Law (Whiskey Rebellion) Use of Force To Enforce The Law (Whiskey Rebellion) Calling the Cabinet to Offer Advice Calling the Cabinet to Offer Advice How to address the President How to address the President

Question As our first President, what challenges did George Washington face? As our first President, what challenges did George Washington face?

Selecting A Cabinet What is it?: A group of advisors appointed by the President and approved by Congress. What is it?: A group of advisors appointed by the President and approved by Congress. What does it do? What does it do? By What authority? By What authority? How long do they serve? How long do they serve? Look at Constitution Look at Constitution Who served in the 1 st Cabinet? Who served in the 1 st Cabinet?

Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson Why did he choose this man? Why did he choose this man? What made him qualified for the position? What made him qualified for the position?

Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton Why did he choose this man? Why did he choose this man? What made him qualified for the position? What made him qualified for the position?

Secretary of War Henry Knox Henry Knox Why did he choose this man? Why did he choose this man? What made him qualified for the position? What made him qualified for the position?

Attorney General Edmund Randolph Edmund Randolph Why did he choose this man? Why did he choose this man? What made him qualified for the position? What made him qualified for the position?

Vice President John Adams John Adams How did he gain his position? How did he gain his position? See Constitution See Constitution "... My country has in its wisdom contrived for me the most insignificant office that ever the invention of man contrived or his imagination conceived. And as I can do neither good nor evil, I must be borne away by others, and meet the common fate. " "... My country has in its wisdom contrived for me the most insignificant office that ever the invention of man contrived or his imagination conceived. And as I can do neither good nor evil, I must be borne away by others, and meet the common fate. "

Challenges A Nation in Debt A Nation in Debt Genet Affair Genet Affair Whiskey Rebellion Whiskey Rebellion Neutrality Neutrality Native Americans Native Americans Dealing with Foreign Affairs Dealing with Foreign Affairs Being the 1st Being the 1st