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president george washington chose john jay to be the first chief justice of the united states. true or false

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Answer: True

Explanation: President George Washington nominated Jay the first Chief Justice of the United States on September 24, 1789. serving as Chief Justice for five years, Jay resigned from the Supreme Court on June 29, 1795, and became Governor of New York.

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