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Was John Hanson the first President of the United States
The piece argues over who truly started the US presidency. It counters the John Hanson claim, noting no general government existed until the 1787 constitution. George Washington is identified as the first official President under the Constitution, with Hanson valid only as early congress president. It cites Dr. Burnett and Carnegie Institute findings to settle the matter.
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Carnegie Institute of Washington
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