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The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Solowande(m): 11:53pm On Aug 03, 2014
History told us that George Washington is the first united states President. But before Washington became the president of united states, seven other presidents were elected between 1781-1788. Why don't we ever hear about these seven presidents? The first president was John Hanson(1781-1782). Six other presidents were elected after him, all prior to George Washington tenure as president. Now, the question, why don't we ever hear about the first seven presidents of the united state, and why George Washington was recognized as the first president?
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Nobody: 1:19am On Aug 04, 2014
If you ask me na who I go ask?

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Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Tolexander: 1:42am On Aug 04, 2014
Maybe cos their tenures were before the ratification of the constitution by the required 9 states outta 13.
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Tolexander: 2:11am On Aug 04, 2014
Solowande: History told us that George Washington is the first united states President. But before Washington became the president of united states, seven other presidents were elected between 1781-1788. Why don't we ever hear about these seven presidents? The first president was John Hanson(1781-1782). Six other presidents were elected after him, all prior to George Washington tenure as president. Now, the question, why don't we ever hear about the first seven presidents of the united state, and why George Washington was recognized as the first president?
there were other leaders before 1781. Hence John Hanson may not likely be the first president cos leader was elected immediately after the declaration of independence in 1776.

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Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by egift(m): 5:05am On Aug 04, 2014
Before being elected President in 1789, George Washington and other leaders known today as the "Founding Fathers" - were leaders at various capacities throughout the continent. But after the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia (which led to the formation of the Constitution and the creation of the office of the President of the United States), George Washington who had earlier retired as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, was unanimously elected as the President of the United States of America. Till today, George Washington is the only President to have received 100% of the electoral votes.

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Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by OrlandoOwoh(m): 6:14am On Aug 04, 2014
OP, improve on your knowledge on the United States' history.

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Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Solowande(m): 7:39am On Aug 04, 2014
Tolexander: Maybe cos their tenures were before the ratification of the constitution by the required 9 states outta 13.
As For John Hanson, he was the first president to serve after the full ratification of the Articles Of Confederation
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Solowande(m): 7:47am On Aug 04, 2014
OrlandoOwoh: OP, improve on your knowledge on the United States' history.
U dat know much abt the united state history, teach us mr know all

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Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Tolexander: 7:52am On Aug 04, 2014
Solowande: As For John Hanson, he was the first president to serve after the full ratification of the Articles Of Confederation
ya right!

There were like 6 other predecessors before him but before the ratification of the article of confederation.

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Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Solowande(m): 8:06am On Aug 04, 2014
egift: Before being elected President in 1789, George Washington and other leaders known today as the "Founding Fathers" - were leaders at various capacities throughout the continent. But after the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia (which led to the formation of the Constitution and the creation of the office of the President
so u are saying dat becos George Washington was the first president under the constitution of united state today, dat is why he is recognised as the first president, wat abt those seven president before him, after the ratification of the articles of confederation, hw would they be call?

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Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by OrlandoOwoh(m): 8:16am On Aug 04, 2014
Tolexander: full ratification?

The 13th and last state to ratify the constitution, Rhode Island, did that after George Washington became the president.
Delaware was the first to ratify it.

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Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by OrlandoOwoh(m): 8:20am On Aug 04, 2014
Solowande: so u are saying dat becos George Washington was the first president under the constitution of united state today, dat is why he is recognised as the first president, wat abt those seven president before him, after the ratification of the articles of confederation, hw would they be call?
George Washington was elected President immediately after the constitution was drawn in Philadelphia in 1776. As at the period you are looking at, the 13 original colonies of the US were still under Britain.

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Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Tolexander: 8:25am On Aug 04, 2014
OrlandoOwoh:
George Washington was elected President immediately after the constitution was drawn in Philadelphia in 1776. As at the period you are looking at, the 13 original colonies of the US were still under Britain.
no!

You seem to be talking about the declaration of independence.

The constitution conference started at the constitution house in Philadelphia in May, 1787. After the constitution had been signed and adopted on the 17th of September, 1787, it was required that the constitution would only take effect if it was ratified by 9 states out of the 13 states in which Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusett, Maryland, South Carolina and New Hampshire respectively ratified.
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Solowande(m): 8:35am On Aug 04, 2014
OrlandoOwoh:
George Washington was elected President immediately after the constitution was drawn in Philadelphia in 1776.
1776! Are u sure of dis? to my best knowledge, washington was elected in 1789.
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Tolexander: 8:44am On Aug 04, 2014
Solowande: 1776! Are u sure of dis? to my best knowledge, washington was elected in 1789.
Washington was actually unanimously elected in 1789.
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by peleson: 8:58am On Aug 04, 2014
The 1st 7 presidents were the Presidents IN United States of America while after them came the Presidents OF United State of America

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Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Nobody: 9:06am On Aug 04, 2014
peleson: The 1st 7 presidents were the Presidents IN United States of America while after them came the Presidents OF United State of America
WORD!

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Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Tolexander: 9:48am On Aug 04, 2014
peleson: The 1st 7 presidents were the Presidents IN United States of America while after them came the Presidents OF United State of America
expatiate
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by meforyou1(m): 10:09am On Aug 04, 2014
Solowande: History told us that George Washington is the first united states President. But before Washington became the president of united states, seven other presidents were elected between 1781-1788. Why don't we ever hear about these seven presidents? The first president was John Hanson(1781-1782). Six other presidents were elected after him, all prior to George Washington tenure as president. Now, the question, why don't we ever hear about the first seven presidents of the united state, and why George Washington was recognized as the first president?
why dont you ask americans?
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by hazyfm: 10:36am On Aug 04, 2014
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Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by hazyfm: 10:41am On Aug 04, 2014
OrlandoOwoh:
George Washington was elected President immediately after the constitution was drawn in Philadelphia in 1776. As at the period you are looking at, the 13 original colonies of the US were still under Britain.

YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY [size=55pt]WRONG[/size]... IT WAS 1789
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by egift(m): 11:15am On Aug 04, 2014
Solowande: so u are saying dat becos George Washington was the first president under the constitution of united state today, dat is why he is recognised as the first president, wat abt those seven president before him, after the ratification of the articles of confederation, hw would they be call?

No at bold. It was the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia that created the Office of The President of the United States - A post that George Washington was immediately elected into. It is the same office Obama is occupying today. That office did not exist before that Convention.

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Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Danielotuya(m): 11:21am On Aug 04, 2014
Na wa oh..
See as una serious dey argue?
Any of dem na una grand father?
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Nobody: 1:26pm On Aug 04, 2014
Danielotuya: Na wa oh..
See as una serious dey argue?
Any of dem na una grand father?


shuo..d tin tire me sef ooo


nor be say na 9ja sef...mtcheeew sad
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Nobody: 1:28pm On Aug 04, 2014
Danielotuya: Na wa oh..
See as una serious dey argue?
Any of dem na una grand father?


shuo..d tin tire me sef ooo


nor be say na 9ja sef...mtcheeew sad

i too knows
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Nobody: 1:29pm On Aug 04, 2014
Solowande: History told us that George Washington is the first united states President. But before Washington became the president of united states, seven other presidents were elected between 1781-1788. Why don't we ever hear about these seven presidents? The first president was John Hanson(1781-1782). Six other presidents were elected after him, all prior to George Washington tenure as president. Now, the question, why don't we ever hear about the first seven presidents of the united state, and why George Washington was recognized as the first president?
Why not ask the americans? Of what use is that to Nigeria Politics?
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Nobody: 1:30pm On Aug 04, 2014
Kizmarty:


shuo..d tin tire me sef ooo


nor be say na 9ja sef...mtcheeew sad

i too knows
Oversabi na de worry some ppl
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Solowande(m): 10:29pm On Aug 04, 2014
peleson: The 1st 7 presidents were the Presidents IN United States of America while after them came the Presidents OF United State of America
What is the difference?
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Solowande(m): 10:45pm On Aug 04, 2014
Tolexander: Maybe cos their tenures were before the ratification of the constitution by the required 9 states outta 13.
NO, their tenures were after the formal ratification of the 13 state. Remember the complete ratification by all 13 state was completed on feb 2nd 1781.
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Solowande(m): 10:51pm On Aug 04, 2014
barcanista: Why not ask the americans? Of what use is that to Nigeria Politics?
y are u here if it is of any use? u shldn't hav comment
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Solowande(m): 11:21pm On Aug 04, 2014
Tolexander: ya right!

But there were like 6 other predecessors before him but before the ratification of the article of confederation.
Re: The Seven Forgotten United State Presidents by Solowande(m): 11:22pm On Aug 04, 2014
Tolexander: ya right!

But there were like 6 other predecessors before him.
Those ones were before the 1781 ratification of the articles of confederation

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