The first Democracy

The Begining of Democracy
When America was involved with the American Revolutionary war against britain they found themselves despretly needing a leader, someone they can follow, they could have gotten anyone better that George Washington. Washington was the 1st president ever and not only did he lead the country, he fought in their battles as a soldier. You will never see that happen with the modern day president. In 1789, George Washington became he 1st President of the United States and quickly established many of the customs of the Executive department.

When Was the first election?
The United States presidential election of 1789 was the first presidential election in the United States of America.

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