8. George Washington, the first president of these United States
In 1789, the United States held its first presidential election and, as expected, George Washington won every electorate vote. He is the only person to win the election unanimously, by the way, and judging by the way things are looking now, he will be for a long time. Just like we were thought in school, he is the first president of the US. Except for a tiny fly in that ointment. The United States were created in 1776, and Washington became president in 1789. Who was in charge during those 13 years, while he was chasing redcoats up and down the 13 colonies? Quite a few people, actually, starting with Peyton Randolph, who resigned after less than two months. Until 1781, the title was President of the Continental Congress. In 1781, The Articles of Confederation were passed, known as the Constitution before the Constitution and the title changed to the President of the United States Congress. All in all, 15 people were presidents before George Washington. He is just the first popularly elected president, not the first one ever.
