George Washington was an obvious contender for President in the 1788-1789 election. Because he was so popular, no one dared to confront him. But, who was his running mate? Back then, there were no ...

An curved arrow pointing right. The citizens of the United States have elected 43 presidents in 57 elections since the Constitution was adopted in 1789. Over the last 150 years presidential ...

1789. George Washington was not planning on serving a second term, yet circumstances in his cabinet prompted him to ...