Multiple choice general knowledge

What was the salary of the first president, George Washington?

  1. $10,000
  2. $18,000
  3. $22,000
  4. $25,000
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D Correct answer
Explanation

George Washington's annual salary as president was $25,000, which was a substantial sum in the late 1700s. Washington initially refused payment but later accepted it to establish the precedent that the presidency should be a paid position, not just for the wealthy.

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