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[–] lordtyp0 ago 

What happened to mentioning the original ten Presidents? Back during the revolutionary period and the nation was under the original Constitution-POTUS was limited to one term. There were 10 who held the position before the 'new' Constitution was ratified.

The first POTUS wasn't really Washington. John Hancock served as the 7th person to hold the office even.

Not sure which is worse, to be removed from office via assassination, or be erased from office.

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[–] CaliforniaOrange ago  (edited ago)

The first POTUS wasn't really Washington

Correct.

He was the first president under the constitution, and since we don't operate under the articles of confederation anymore..he's the first since we still operate under the constitutional form of government.

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[–] lordtyp0 ago  (edited ago)

I think the distinction is more that pre- Washington the position didn't have much power. Washington was the first Commander-In-Chief. His role there overlapped Pres 10. Because of that ceremonial aspect, I suspect it is more of a case that the position gained radical powers after the Constitution was put in place (edit to add: And became the office we see today).

Really, the Pres before that was more of a cheerleader from sounds.