1788–89 United States presidential election - Wikipedia
The 1788–89 United States presidential election was the first quadrennial presidential election. It was held from Monday, December 15, 1788, to Wednesday, January 7, 1789, under the new Constitution ratified that same year.
Presidential Election of 1789 - George Washington's Mount Vernon
In 1789, the first presidential election, George Washington was unanimously elected president of the United States. With 69 electoral votes, Washington won the support of each participating elector. No other president since has come into office with a universal mandate to lead.
United States presidential election of 1789 - Encyclopedia Britannica
Nov 1, 2024 · United States presidential election of 1789 was an American presidential election held on February 4, 1789, in which George Washington was unanimously chosen as the first president of the United States.
Historical U.S. Presidential Elections 1789-2020 - 270toWin
Historical Presidential Elections. Through 2020, there have been 59 presidential elections. This page links to the results of those historical elections, including a larger map, results and synopsis of the race. An interactive version of each map is also available, letting you change history.
Presidential Election of 1789 - 270toWin
The election took place following the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1788. In this election, George Washington was elected for the first of his two terms as President of the United States, and John Adams became the first Vice President of the United States.
Presidential Election 1789, Summary, Facts, Significance, APUSH
Feb 1, 2024 · The Presidential Election of 1789 for APUSH is defined as the first presidential election in the United States’ history and a crucial moment in the nation’s early development. It took place as the country transitioned from the Articles of …
Historical U.S. Presidential Election Results | Britannica
6 days ago · U.S. presidential election results. 1 In elections from 1789 to 1804, each elector voted for two individuals without indicating which was to be president and which was to be vice president. 2 In early elections, electors were chosen by legislatures, not by …
US Presidential Election of 1789 - World History Encyclopedia
Aug 26, 2024 · The first presidential election in the history of the United States was held on 4 February 1789 and resulted in the election of George Washington as president and John Adams as vice president.
First U.S. presidential election | January 7, 1789 | HISTORY
Nov 24, 2009 · Congress sets January 7, 1789 as the date by which states are required to choose electors for the country's first-ever presidential election. A month later, on February 4, George Washington was...
1789 Electoral College Results - National Archives
Jul 3, 2024 · 1789 Electoral College Results. For all intents and purposes, Washington was unopposed for election as President. Under the system then in place, votes for Vice President were not differentiated from votes for President. This page was last reviewed on July 3, 2024.