United States presidential election, 1789

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The United States presidential election of 1789 was the first presidential election in the United States of America. Elections held in this manner were described by Article II, Sec. 1, Clause 3 of the newly established Constitution. Before this time, the United States had no Presidential office but instead invested limited power in the unelected office of President of the United States in Congress Assembled under the Articles of Confederation. This position was the chair of the United States... full article at wikipedia
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Created by Metaweb Oct 22, 2006
Last edited by joguinn Jul 23, 2008

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