Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Join @BobbleheadGeorge and Periodic Presidents for a look our first president, George Washington, and the presidential elections of 1789 and 1792.
George Washington may have been “first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen…” but he also was a very reluctant president. In a letter to Henry Knox he stated that his “...movements to the chair of Government will be accompanied with feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution.”
In 1797, Washington stepped aside from the Presidency, refusing to serve a third term...setting in place the two term precedent that would be followed up until Franklin Roosevelt ran (and won) 4 terms. At the time of his departure from the Presidency the county had weathered internal strife, dealt with conflict abroad, and added two new States...Kentucky and Vermont.
A year and a half after returning to his Virginia home, Mount Vernon, George Washington succumbed to a throat infection and passed away at the age of 67...just a few weeks shy of the year 1800.
Be sure to hit the subscribe button to see more original history (and science) content here on Bobblehead George!
Follow this link to see POTUS #2, John Adams youtube.com/watch?v=WmhdsDLn288
-Video Chapters-
0:01 - Introduction
0:10 - First in War, First in Peace, and First in the hearts of his countrymen
0:25 - Understanding George Washington's Periodic Cell
1:02 - Presidential election of 1789
1:19 - Presidential election of 1792
1:46 - George Washington established the two-term precedent
Visit Bobblehead George at: bobbleheadgeorge.org
Bobblehead George is a non-profit organization, based in Manchester, Pennsylvania, that is dedicated to creating and providing unique, accurate, and entertaining educational content to life-long learners of ALL ages. Our organization was started by public school teachers, David Raymond, Eric Gimbi, and Mike Graham. Dave, Eric, and Mike are incredibly passionate about teaching and education.
Our mission is to share that love of learning within our community, across the nation, and around the globe! Bobblehead George provides a unique opportunity to reach students beyond the traditional classroom walls by providing virtual field trips that are fun, informative, & engaging.
To help ensure that our mission is successful, we rely on donations from kind people like you. Consider making your donation a tribute to an educator who made a difference in YOUR life.
Please visit bobbleheadgeorge.org/donate to learn more!
Please visit Alex Raymond Productions at: alexraymondproductions.com
Please visit Periodic Presidents at: periodicpresidents.com
As middle school history teachers, Mr. Gimbi and Mr. Raymond can honestly testify that nothing has made learning the presidents, presidential elections, and the Constitution easier for our students than Periodic Presidents. Be sure to check out their online store on their website.
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Join @BobbleheadGeorge and Periodic Presidents for a look our first president, George Washington, and the presidential elections of 1789 and 1792.
George Washington may have been “first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen…” but he also was a very reluctant president. In a letter to Henry Knox he stated that his “...movements to the chair of Government will be accompanied with feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution.”
In 1797, Washington stepped aside from the Presidency, refusing to serve a third term...setting in place the two term precedent that would be followed up until Franklin Roosevelt ran (and won) 4 terms. At the time of his departure from the Presidency the county had weathered internal strife, dealt with conflict abroad, and added two new States...Kentucky and Vermont.
A year and a half after returning to his Virginia home, Mount Vernon, George Washington succumbed to a throat infection and passed away at the age of 67...just a few weeks shy of the year 1800.
Be sure to hit the subscribe button to see more original history (and science) content here on Bobblehead George!
Follow this link to see POTUS #2, John Adams youtube.com/watch?v=WmhdsDLn288
-Video Chapters-
0:01 - Introduction
0:10 - First in War, First in Peace, and First in the hearts of his countrymen
0:25 - Understanding George Washington's Periodic Cell
1:02 - Presidential election of 1789
1:19 - Presidential election of 1792
1:46 - George Washington established the two-term precedent
Visit Bobblehead George at: bobbleheadgeorge.org
Bobblehead George is a non-profit organization, based in Manchester, Pennsylvania, that is dedicated to creating and providing unique, accurate, and entertaining educational content to life-long learners of ALL ages. Our organization was started by public school teachers, David Raymond, Eric Gimbi, and Mike Graham. Dave, Eric, and Mike are incredibly passionate about teaching and education.
Our mission is to share that love of learning within our community, across the nation, and around the globe! Bobblehead George provides a unique opportunity to reach students beyond the traditional classroom walls by providing virtual field trips that are fun, informative, & engaging.
To help ensure that our mission is successful, we rely on donations from kind people like you. Consider making your donation a tribute to an educator who made a difference in YOUR life.
Please visit bobbleheadgeorge.org/donate to learn more!
Please visit Alex Raymond Productions at: alexraymondproductions.com
Please visit Periodic Presidents at: periodicpresidents.com
As middle school history teachers, Mr. Gimbi and Mr. Raymond can honestly testify that nothing has made learning the presidents, presidential elections, and the Constitution easier for our students than Periodic Presidents. Be sure to check out their online store on their website.
Follow us on TikTok!
@Bobblehead George
Follow us on Instagram!
instagram.com/bobblehdgeorge
Like us on Facebook
@Bobblehead George
For business inquires email me at business@alexraymondproductions.com
To become a patron visit patreon.com/bobbleheadgeorge
