Washington's Unanimous Election
The selection of electors in 1788 was chaotic, with New York missing the deadline. Despite this, there was no doubt about who would be the first president—Washington, whose integrity and leadership during the Revolutionary War made him the ideal candidate. His unanimous election was a reflection of the strong public sentiment for his leadership, while the challenge of selecting a vice president revealed the complexities of the electoral process.In this clip
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The Election of 1788
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