Before George Washington took office under the U.S. Constitution in 1789, eight men served as the "President of the United States in Congress Assembled" under the Articles of Confederation from 1781 to 1789. [1]
Unlike George Washington, these leaders did not hold executive power, command a separate executive branch, or wield veto authority. Their role was largely presiding and administrative—similar to a modern Speaker of the House. [1, 2]
The Eight Presidents Under the Articles of Confederation
The eight men who served as presiding officers under the Articles of Confederation from 1781 to 1789 include John Hanson, Elias Boudinot, Thomas Mifflin, Richard Henry Lee, John Hancock, Nathaniel Gorham, Arthur St. Clair, and Cyrus Griffin. Further details regarding their tenures can be found at USA Today Facebook Post. [1, 2, 3, 4]
If you'd like, I can share more about how the Continental Congress operated or the differences between the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution.
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