GEORGE WASHINGTON 1732 -1799 President 1789-1797
Washington’s Not So Wooden Teeth- Made of cow’s teeth, human teeth & elephant ivory
“I cannot tell a lie…”
Commander of the Continental Army.
Chairman of the Constitutional Convention
Washington sets precedents for future Presidents to follow. The two- term tradition. Mr. President
Martha Washington What A Hottie!!!!
Washington’s Home Mount Vernon, Virginia
Mount Rushmore South Dakota
Washington Monument
The Great Seal
ALEXANDER HAMILTON 1757-1804 Sec. of Treasury
Hamilton-Burr Duel July 11th, 1804
THOMAS JEFFERSON 1743 -1826 Sec. of State
Thomas Jefferson vs. Alexander Hamilton * Born poor /illegitimate. * Desired aristocratic led govt. with strong central government. * Industrial society – Urban, large cities. * Admired Great Britain. * Free labor – no slavery. * Loose interpretation of the Constitution. * “Man is basically evil, needs to be controlled by a strong government. * Supported creation of Bank of US. * Born Wealthy. * Favored common man. * Supported a republic and a weak national government. * Agrarian Society, rural, small farms. * Favored France. * Slave owner / Hated slavery. * Strict interpretation of the Constitution. * “ A government governs best, which governs least.” * Opposed Bank of US.
The Farewell Address President Washington advises the country to …
1. Avoid the rise of political parties. 2. Reject Sectionalism- Think Nationally 3. Avoid “Entangling Alliances.” Stay out of foreign Affairs.