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who was the first president of america?

George Washington (1732-1799) was the first President of the United States of America under the US Constitution. He was was elected in 1787 and again in 1792 and served as President from April 30,1789 until March 4, 1797. 

John Hanson is often referred to as the first US president due to his ancestors' success on convincing the Maryland Legislature that he was the first President to serve under the articles of Confederation.


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