Question

How did George Washington's presidency set off a series of firsts for our nation?

Answer 1

George Washington's presidency was marked by a series of firsts. ... Under Washington's leadership, the states ratified the Bill of Rights, and five new states entered the union: North Carolina (1789), Rhode Island (1790), Vermont (1791), Kentucky (1792) and Tennessee (1796

Answer 2

George Washington's presidency was marked by a series of firsts. ... Under Washington's leadership, the states ratified the Bill of Rights, and five new states entered the union: North Carolina (1789), Rhode Island (1790), Vermont (1791), Kentucky (1792) and Tennessee (1796).