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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.