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George Washington elected first POTUS, John Adams first VP 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 1789)


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(Wednesday, February 4, 1789, during the 1788–89 United States presidential election) — General George Washington of Virginia was unanimously and officially elected the first President of the United States today, winning all 69 electoral votes cast. Continue reading George Washington elected first POTUS, John Adams first VP 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 1789)