If George Washington was NOT the first president, how many came before him and what were their names?

Question

I do know the exact number, I just don't know their names and where they were from...

Answer 1

It amazes me how many people actually think that the history they were taught in school is true. Most of history as it is taught is a damned lie. Washington was NOT our first president. He was the first to serve multiple terms, but there were presidents before Washington as many people here have pointed out. There is a wonderful book I recommend to everyone called "Lies My Teacher Told Me". It is American history as it really was.

Answer 2

properly yeah Arline! i presumed it became a lie once I first heard it. this is the record of the some what gay a*s presidents. They greater useful no longer censor this. Lol. Peyton Randolph of Virginia (1723-1775) Henry Middleton (1717-1784) John Hancock (1737-1793) Henry Laurens (1724-1792) John Jay (1745-1829) Samuel Huntington (1732-1796) Thomas McKean (1734-1817) John Hanson (1715-1783) Elias Boudinot (1741-1802) Thomas Mifflin (1744-1800) Richard Henry Lee (1732-1794) Nathaniel Gorham (1738-1796) Arthur St. Clair (1734-1818) Cyrus Griffin (1736-1796) they do no longer look to be seen considerable presidents or some would say they are forgotten via fact they have been the two component of the older congress or the articles of confederation. wish that helped. Or no longer, i do no longer in all probability care. it is not comparable to yoyu relatively supply a damn. they are ineffective who cares. basically kidding.

Answer 3

George Washington was the 1st pres. of the United States.

Peyton Randolph was the first president of the 1st Continental Congress. The members of the 1st Continental Congress chose him as president.

If you are including the Continental Congress then it looks like this:

The Continental Congress, 1774 to 1781

1.(1774) Peyton Randolph
a. from Virginia
b. 1st President of the 1st Continental Congress
2.(1774) Henry Middleton
a. from South Carolina
b. Served 5 days; Owned 800 Slaves
3.(1775) Peyton Randolph (second term)
a. from Virginia
b. 1st President of the 2nd Continental Congress
4.(1776 to 77) John Hancock
a. from Boston, Mass.
b. 1st Signer of Declaration of Independence
5.(1777 to 78) Henry Laurens
a. from South Carolina
b. Outspoken critic of governmental corruption
6.(1778 to 79) John Jay
a. from New York
b. Monetary collapse; also tried & censured Thomas Paine
7.(1779 to 81) Samuel Huntington
a. from Connecticut
b. 1st President under Articles of Confederation

Then there was what was considered to bethe United States from 1781 to 1789:

8.(1781) Thomas McKeon
a. from Delaware
b. Served 4 months
9.(1781 to 82) John Hanson
a. from Maryland
b. Swedish ancestry; oldest president, at 60
10.(1782 to 83) Elias Boudinot
a. from New Jersey
b. Also Secretary for Foreign Affairs
11.(1783 to 84) Thomas Mifflin
a. from Pennsylvania
b. Peace Treaty with Great Britain ratified
12.(1784 to 85) Richard Henry Lee
a. from Virginia
b. Later a leading Anti-Federalist
13.(1785) John Hancock (second term)
a. from Boston, Mass.
b. Resigned due to ill health
14.(1786) Nathaniel Gorham
a. from Boston, Mass.
b. Invited Prince Henry of Prussia to become King of U.S.
15.(1787) Arthur St. Clair
a. Born in Scotland
b. Northwest Ordinance passed
16.(1787 to 89) Cyrus Griffin
a. from Virginia
b. New Federal Constitution approved

Then George was president from 1789 to 1797 and is considered to be the "1st pres"

addition: I reread your question and make this addition - the number is 16 however two men (Peyton Randolpd and John Hancock) served two terms so that technically means 14. That's 14 before George.

Addition 2: Coorissee - being as I answered both questions, I know what you consider the answer and Thank You. No matter which answer you choose as best answer here, would mind elaborating on your reasoning? I'm not going to insult you and call you a homer. I'm guessing you have a very real and rational basis for your thought. I'm guessing that you feel that Sam was president of the last Continental Congress and the first president of the "legislative" body that existed after the Continental Congress finished "it's work" in 1781. I love alternate viewpoints so I hope you do explain further. Thanks

Answer 4

Washington was the first under the Constitution. There was John Hancock before the Constitution was created.

Good book to study on the secrets of history is A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn. It's a bit dense if you don't know the basics of history to begin with.

Answer 5

John Hanson
Elias Boudinot
Thomas Mifflin
Richard Henry Lee
Nathan Gorman
Arthur St. Clair
Cyrus Griffin

Answer 6

Sorry, but George Washington WAS the first president OF USA. And, if you are looking for first president ever... Well, it is hard question and I am afraid you won't get an answer, because Republic is very old formation.

Answer 7

George Washington was the first president of the United States of America under the present Constitution. But the Constitution was preceded by the Confederation, and US schoolbooks are not good at telling who was in charge of it.

Answer 8

Lorax, Zeon and Alcor they were from Zeta Reticula. NOT

George Washington was the first president of the United States

Answer 9

He was the FIRST president. Nobody came before him. Just after him.
What history books have you been reading?

Answer 10

Trust History.