George Washington.
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson was George Washington's Secretary of State, and John Adams' Vice president.
Phillip Ell Nykerk
Thomas Jefferson was the first secretary of state under George Washington.
James Monroe served after the War of 1812 was over.
George Washington was the first president, therefore no one came before President Washington. If you are speaking of Washington D. C., then it was Thomas Jefferson who was president when Washington D. C. was established as the nation's capital. This was done to satisfy the southerners who wanted the capital to be closer, on the Potomac River. Jefferson was the first to serve in D. C., whereas Washington and Adams served in Philadelphia.
Thomas Jefferson did not serve as a military officer
He Served Jefferson as his Secretary.
yes.
He did not.
Jefferson was never in active military service.