United States presidential election, 1789
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The election of 1789 was not an undecided one. Most people felt that George Washigton was the best man for the job of chief executive. Several other candidates, nevertheless, felt the need to run against the popular War Hero. When the election results came back the results were:
| candiates | Popular Vote |
|---|---|
| George Washington | 69 |
| John Adams | 34 |
| John Jay | 9 |
| Others | 26 |
| Non-Voters | 12 |
The votes showed George Washington emerge as a clear winner. John Adams was by the time's system, the Vice President. [1]
References
- ↑ A Pictoral History of the U.S. Presidents, by Clare Gibson, Gramercy Books, New York, 2001.
