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In the United States on this day in 1789 the ceremony of inauguration of the first president of the country.He became commander of the American Continental Army, George Washington.This Washington consisted of 135 words.The text of the oath, Washington concluded with the words "so help me God.". Thus was established a unique American tradition.
During his presidency, Washington has created the basis for the existence of a federal republican state.Interestingly, Congress long to come to an agreement on how to formally apply to the President of the United States.
The future vice president, John Adams, the image of the monarchy, the head of the country suggested the name "His Most Gracious Majesty," but Congress has used a simpler treatment "President of the United States, which is used to this day.In its policy, Washington has taken a conservative course, he was not a supporter of democratic reforms.
But despite this, the credibility of Washington was so high that the next election he was reelected for a second term.When asked to nominate his candidacy for the presidency for the third time Washington has refused.Total life of the first U.S. president was formulated his countrymen and forever imprinted in the history of the words: "First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen.".
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