1789 United States presidential election

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:election
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1792_United_States_presidential_election
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Federal_Hall,_New_York_City
gptkbp:campaigns gptkb:none
no formal campaign
gptkbp:conducted gptkb:Congress_of_the_Confederation
gptkbp:election_year gptkb:election
gptkb:none
gptkb:34
gptkb:1792_United_States_presidential_election
69
not applicable
George Washington elected unanimously
free men over 21
gptkbp:established gptkb:battle
gptkbp:held_in 1789-12-15
gptkbp:historical_context ratification of the United States Constitution
gptkbp:historical_documentation Electoral College results
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:historical_impact foundation of the executive branch
gptkbp:historical_significance set precedent for future elections
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1789 United States presidential election
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of moderate
gptkbp:launch_date 1789-04-30
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:notable_inductees gptkb:George_Washington
gptkb:John_Adams
2
gptkbp:outcome establishment of the presidency
gptkbp:political_party gptkb:none
gptkbp:political_position gptkb:none
second place finisher
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:1788_United_States_presidential_election
gptkbp:president gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Federal_Hall,_New_York_City
high
first President of the United States
unopposed candidate
gptkbp:result unanimous election of George Washington
gptkbp:role first Vice President of the United States
gptkbp:runner_up gptkb:John_Adams
gptkbp:significance gptkb:first_presidential_election_in_the_United_States
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:1792_United_States_presidential_election
gptkbp:voter_turnout 69
not applicable
established legitimacy of the presidency
unanimous for Washington
gptkbp:voting_method gptkb:election
gptkb:Constitution_of_the_United_States
indirect election through electors
gptkbp:winner gptkb:George_Washington