Presidents of the United States

Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc.  George Washington – First President of the United States (1789 – 1797) “Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.” Born Feb. 22, 1723. Founding Father and First President of the United States. Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Set precedent for republicanism, peaceful transfer of power, use of the title "Mr. President" and the two-term tr