Who was elected president in 1776 and who was vice

January 25, 2012

Posted by susanne

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Hi Iheartnerds,

The United States declared its independence in 1776, yet George Washington did not take office until April 30, 1789.

The United States of America was actually formed on March 1, 1781 with the adoption of The Articles of Confederation by Maryland whose delegates delayed its ratification over a western border dispute with Virginia and New York. Upon the March 1 ratification the President of the Continental Congress officially became President of the United States in Congress Assembled.

John Hanson was the first President of the United States to serve the full one-year term (1781–82), under the ratified Articles of Confederation. However, the ratification occurred during the term of Samuel Huntington who served as President from September 28, 1779 to July 6, 1781.

Consequently, Samuel Huntington was the first President of the United States in Congress Assembled and was followed by Thomas McKean (July 10, 1781 to November 5, 1781), and John Hanson (the first President to serve the full term of one year - November 5, 1781 to November 4, 1782).

I don't find mention of a Vice-president until the time John Adams was elected Vice President of the United States under George Washington in 1789.

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Hope this helps.

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