George washington 's tenure as the inaugural president of the united states began on april 30, 1789, the day of his first inauguration, and ended on march 4, 1797 George, the eldest of augustine and mary washington’s six children, spent much of his childhood at ferry farm, a plantation near fredericksburg. He is known as ‘the father of his country.’ learn more about washington’s life and career. Discover the life of george washington, america's first president and commander of the continental army in the revolutionary war. George washington served two terms as president, afterwards retiring for one last time to his home at mount vernon The united state's first president, icon, and national hero died in his home on december 14, 1799.
The biography for president washington and past presidents is courtesy of the white house historical association On april 30, 1789, george washington, standing on the balcony of federal hall on wall street in new york, took his oath of office as the first president of the united states. Washington arrived in philadelphia on may 13, the day before the opening of the constitutional convention, and as soon as a quorum was obtained he was unanimously chosen its president.
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