Who was the first President?

Answers from the USCIS list

Give this answer. Words in light (parentheses) are optional.

• optional: (George) Washington

Our explanation

After the states approved the Constitution, the new government began. George Washington was elected the first President. He served from 1789 to 1797. Earlier, he led the colonial army in the Revolutionary War.

Remember it

The capital, Washington, D.C., is named after the first President.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide p. 53. Quote: “When the new government was created, George Washington was elected the first President of the United States. He served as President from 1789 – 1797.”

• Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (2008 version), rev. 08/21 (PDF, USCIS)

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