Who became the first president of the United States, whose founding era is celebrated by America250?

George Washington became the first president of the United States, whose founding era is celebrated by America250.

Washington was unanimously elected by the Electoral College in 1789. He took the oath of office on April 30 at Federal Hall in New York City, beginning the presidency created by the Constitution.

Before becoming president, Washington commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. His leadership helped maintain the army through difficult campaigns and contributed to the American victory. He later presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

Washington served two four-year terms and declined to seek a third. His decision helped establish a tradition later limited by the Twenty-Second Amendment. He is sometimes confused with John Adams, who became the second president and served as Washington's vice president.