Answer: George Washington
Notes: George Washington was the first president of the United States. He served from 1789 to 1797. Washington was a military officer, statesman, and Founding Father. He was unanimously elected on February 4, 1789. He took the oath of office on April 30, 1789 on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York. Washington served two terms. His time in office influenced the presidency by creating standards in political, military, and economic areas.
