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GEORGE WASHINGTON 1732 -1799 President 1789-1797.

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1 GEORGE WASHINGTON President

2 Washington’s Not So Wooden Teeth- Made of cow’s teeth, human teeth
& elephant ivory

3 “I cannot tell a lie…”

4 Commander of the Continental Army.

5 Chairman of the Constitutional Convention

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7 Washington sets precedents for future Presidents to follow. The two- term tradition. Mr. President

8 Martha Washington What A Hottie!!!!

9 Washington’s Home Mount Vernon, Virginia

10 Mount Rushmore South Dakota

11 Washington Monument

12 The Great Seal

13 ALEXANDER HAMILTON Sec. of Treasury

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16 Hamilton-Burr Duel July 11th, 1804

17 THOMAS JEFFERSON Sec. of State

18 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.

19 The Farewell Address President Washington advises the country to …

20 1. Avoid the rise of political parties.
2. Reject Sectionalism- Think Nationally 3. Avoid “Entangling Alliances.” Stay out of foreign Affairs.


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