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When 1787 began, the President of the Continental Congress was Nathaniel Gorham of Massachusetts. On February 2, 1787, Arthur St. Clair of Pennsylvania was elected. St. Clair held the office for the remainder of the year.
There is a link below to an article on Presidents of the Continental Congress.
Most of 1787 was spent in drawing up the US Constitution . On September 28, the Constitution was sent to the various states for their ratification. Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey ratified it in December of 1787. In 1788 the constitution took effect and the first President election was held. The first President of the United States, George Washington, took office in April of 1789.
George Washington was the President of the United States in 1789. He was the first President of the United States and he took office on April 30 of that year, serving two terms and leaving office on 1797 March 4.
There wasn't one. The first "President of the United States" was George Washington, who took office in 1789. However, from 1782-1789, the independent United States did have "Presidents of the Congress" which were executives of more limited authority under the Articles of Confederation. In 1782, John Hanson was President of the Congress. Hanson was replaced on November 4 by Elias Boudinot, who served as President of the Continental Congress from 1782 November 4 to 1783 November 3.
Note: In 1782, the only Presidential Republic in the world was the United States, so it can be assumed that the country being referred to is the United States.
The Presidents of the Continental Congress in 1783 were Elias Boudinot (1782 November 4 to 1783 November 3) and Thomas Mifflin (1783 November 3 - 1784 June 3)
The first U.S. president was not until 1789 and that was George Washington.
The Presidents of the Continental Congress in 1786 were John Hancock (1785 November 23 - 1786 June 5) and Nathaniel Gorham (1786 June 6 - November 3)
George Washington became the first President of the United States in 1789.
The President of the Continental Congress in 1788 was Cyrus Griffin.
George Washington became the first President of the United States in 1789 April.
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What is the vaule of a 1782 quarter?
No US quarter is dated 1782.
How long has the bald eagle been the US symbol?
The bald eagle was chosen June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the United States of American, because of its long life, great strength and majestic looks, and also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent.
Who was the first president born a US citizen rather than a British subject?
Martin Van Buren was the first President born after the Declaration of Independence was signed. He was born in 1782.However, the United States did not really exist as a country at that time. John Tyler, born in 1790, was the first president born after the US Constitution was ratified and the United States of America was recognized as an independent nation by the whole world..
When was Josiah Snelling born?
Josiah Snelling was born in 1782. -Kristofer
How much is a 1782 wheat penny worth?
Wheat cents were struck from 1909 to 1958
Who was president between 1779 -1782?
There was no president in this time range.George William Harrison.
Which president was born on December 5 1782?
Martin VanBuren
What year did the first president live?
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In what year was the first president of the United States born?
1782
Who was governor of Virginia from 1782 to 1784?
Benjamin Harrison was the governor of Virginia from 1782 to 1784. He was also a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Who was the US President when the bald eagle was named the national bird?
There was no President yet, as the bald eagle was named a national symbol on June 20, 1782, under the Articles of Confederation. The President of Congress (presiding officer) was John Hanson, serving a term from November 5, 1781 to November 4, 1782.
Which president was born in the US in 1782?
Andrew Johnson, 17th US President was born in 1808. Jefferson Davis, Confederate president was also born that year.
Who was the first president under the Articles of Confederation?
John HansonNovember 5, 1781 - November 3, 1782
Who was Elias Boudinot?
Elias Boudinot was a statesman from New Jersey who served as President of the Continental Congress 1782-83
What decade was 1782 in?
1782 was in the 1780s.
When was John Hansen the President?
John Hanson was president of the Continental Congress from November 5, 1781 to November 4, 1782. The office was very different from the office of president of the United States. Hanson was never president of the United States.
Who was a South Carolina congressman and senator who was also vice-president under Jackson?
John C. Calhoun ( 1782-1850) did that. He was also vice-president for John Q. Adams.
