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United States presidential election of 1789
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The election results of 1789 George Washington by Gilbert Stuart Washington, George: inaugural address General Washington button Gilbert Stuart: portrait of George Washington Thematic map of the eastern United States showing the results of the 1789 presidential election. States are shaded in orange, each labeled with the number of electoral votes. An inset table lists the candidates and their electoral vote totals, with George Washington receiving votes from all participating states. A note explains that before the 12th Amendment, electors cast votes for two candidates, with the highest vote-getter becoming president and the runner-up becoming vice president.
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Washington Monument. Washington Monument and fireworks, Washington DC. The Monument was built as an obelisk near the west end of the National Mall to commemorate the first U.S. president, General George Washington.
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Anniversary information added. Jan 28, 2026
Added cross reference to Eight Presidential Elections that Made History. Nov 01, 2024
Media updated. Sep 09, 2024
Added an interactive map of the 1789 election. Jun 12, 2024
Add new Web site: George Washington's Mount Vernon - Presidential Election of 1789. Nov 10, 2017
Add new Web site: Maps of World - U.S. Presidential Election 1789. Sep 19, 2013
New article added. Jan 27, 2011
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