How was Washington's election to the presidency different from that of every president since?
A) He was unanimously elected by the electoral college.
B) He was elected by the public, as there was no electoral college yet.
C) He was not "elected" but rather appointed by Congress.
D) He is the only army general to have become president.
E) He is the only president who was not born on American soil.
Answer: A
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