EPISODE · Jun 16, 2023 · 2 MIN
Who was the first President of the United States?
from The Historylogy Podcast · host Shinil Subramanian Payamal
John Hanson was born in Charles County, Maryland, in 1721. He first attracted public notice in 1757 when he was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, or General Assembly, where he sat until 1779. A staunch patriot, Hanson established himself as a prominent leader in the growing discontent and agitation about British rule over the Thirteen Colonies.Buy Links for 'Reader's Digest Strange Stories, Amazing Facts II':Amazon IndiaAmazon USAAnd don't forget to checkout Historylogy.com for latest book reviews and tidbits from the pages of history.Please feel free to our social media ID's for latest updates. Links below:https://www.facebook.com/historylogy/https://twitter.com/historylogyhttps://www.instagram.com/historylogy/Affiliate Earnings Disclaimer:This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.
What this episode covers
Ask anyone to name the first president of the United States and “George Washington” is the likely reply. But it could be argued that in 1781 a lesser-known American, John Hanson from Maryland, became the first president.
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