| Presidency of George Washington | |
|---|---|
| |
| 1st President of the United States | |
| In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 (7 years, 10 months and 2 days) | |
| Vice President | John Adams |
| Preceded by | (New office) |
| Succeeded by | John Adams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1732 Westmoreland County, Virginia British America |
| Died | December 14, 1799 (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia |
| Spouse(s) | Martha Dandridge Custis Washington |
| Religion | Episcopalian Deism |
| Signature | 
|
With Washington's inauguration on April 30, 1789, the presidency of George Washington continued George Washington's significant leadership role over the United States. President Washington entered office with the full support of the national and state leadership, and established the executive and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States. His leadership guaranteed the survival of the United States as a powerful and independent nation, and set the standard for future presidents.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by None* |
President of the United States April 30, 1789–March 4, 1797 |
Succeeded by John Adams |
Template:US Presidents