3. In which year was George Washington elected as the first President of the United States? A) 1776 B) 1783 C) 1789 D) 1796 Answer: C) 1789 4. Who was George Washington’s Vice President? A ...

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On October 3, 1789, George Washington issued his Thanksgiving proclamation, designating “a day of public thanks-giving” to be held on “Thursday the 26th day of November” that year.