On this episode of Our American Stories, George Washington is correctly remembered as America’s first real president, but under the nation’s original government, another man held the title years earlier: John Hanson. Historian, bestselling author, and Our American Stories regular contributor Christopher Klein shares the surprising story of the forgotten Maryland statesman some historians consider America’s first president under the Articles of Confederation

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On this episode of Our American Stories, George Washington is correctly remembered as America&rsquo;s first&nbsp;real&nbsp;president, but under the nation&rsquo;s original government, another man held the title years earlier: John Hanson. Historian, bestselling author, and&nbsp;Our American Stories&nbsp;regular contributor Christopher Klein shares the surprising story of the forgotten Maryland statesman some historians consider America&rsquo;s first president under the Articles of Confederation
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Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Was America’s First President Really George Washington?

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