GEORGE WASHINGTON

The Washington Presidency

Washington’s Cabinet Constitution allowed Washington to appoint officials in charge of executive departments. Constitution allowed Washington to appoint officials in charge of executive departments. Chief officials began meeting together with Washington  became known as the cabinet Chief officials began meeting together with Washington  became known as the cabinet

First Cabinet 4 Original Offices: 4 Original Offices: Secretary of War (Henry Knox) oversee the nation’s defenses. Secretary of War (Henry Knox) oversee the nation’s defenses. Secretary of State (Thomas Jefferson) oversee the relations between the U.S. and other countries. Secretary of State (Thomas Jefferson) oversee the relations between the U.S. and other countries. Secretary of the Treasury (Alexander Hamilton) to manage the government’s money. Secretary of the Treasury (Alexander Hamilton) to manage the government’s money. Attorney General (Edmond Randolph) to advise the government on legal matters. Attorney General (Edmond Randolph) to advise the government on legal matters.

What does precedent mean? Precedent=an action taken for the first time that is later followed by others afterwards Precedent=an action taken for the first time that is later followed by others afterwards Washington’s cabinet=one of his many precedents Washington’s cabinet=one of his many precedents

Washington’s Foreign Policy U.S. was weak militarily after Revolution U.S. was weak militarily after Revolution To avoid being drawn into French Revolution Washington adopted a policy of neutrality. To avoid being drawn into French Revolution Washington adopted a policy of neutrality. The Proclamation of Neutrality (1793) The Proclamation of Neutrality (1793) the US would not pick sides in European conflict the US would not pick sides in European conflict the US would not become involved in foreign war the US would not become involved in foreign war

Washington’s Domestic Policy: A Long “To-Do” List define authority of central government define authority of central government create a stable economic system create a stable economic system build a military build a military maintain national security maintain national security conduct foreign relations conduct foreign relations enter into treaties with Indian tribes enter into treaties with Indian tribes

Washington Retires Established the precedent of only a two- term presidency Established the precedent of only a two- term presidency Warned U.S. to remain neutral and avoid political parties in Farewell Address Warned U.S. to remain neutral and avoid political parties in Farewell Address