Yay John Hanson

[wez]

John Hanson (14 April [O.S. 3 April] 1715 ? November 22, 1783) was a delegate to the United States in Congress Assembled from Maryland. Because he was the first President of Congress from Maryland to serve under a fully ratified Articles of Confederation (Maryland did not complete the process and sign until March 1, 1781), John Hanson has been called the First President of the United States in Congress Assembled. He did serve a full one-year term, November 5, 1781 to November 4, 1782, as President of the United States in Congress Assembled under the Articles of Confederation.

 

 

President of the United States in Congress Assembled

 

Before adoption of the Constitution in 1787, the states operated under the direction of the Continental Congress, although they remained in principle a confederation of independent states. Even after the adoption of the Articles of Confederation, there was no executive branch. Therefore the President of the Continental Congress, which was a position similar to a Prime Minister, was the highest authority; under the Articles, the position adopted the title President of the United States in Congress Assembled, and Hanson was the first presiding officer of the Congress to use that title when dealing with foreign governments, diplomats, or treaties. Congress had little authority beyond those powers, which had been specifically delegated to it by the states, and its weakness during this period led directly to a decline in influence and the 1787 Constitution, with a more robust federal model.

 

 

The bronze statue that stands in the United States Capitol.Hanson's term as President of the United States in Congress Assembled, during this critical formation period, did have longstanding influence.

 

Among the accomplishments of Hanson's presidency of Congress:

 

Delivered the official Thanks of Congress to George Washington for his victory at Yorktown

 

Commended Gen. Lafayette and thanked France for his services

 

Pressed states to keep up their commitments to sending delegates to Congress, which was often short of a quorum

 

Passed legislation for the Bank of North America, the first central bank

Appointed a Secretary of the United States to assist in correspondence and record-keeping

 

Granted Gen. Washington broad powers to negotiate prisoner exchanges with Britain; Washington immediately worked out a trade of Gen. Cornwallis for Henry Laurens, the first president of the Continental Congress

 

Established the United States Mint

 

Established the Presidential Seal, and still used by all Presidents on official documents and other related items.

 

Established the predecessor agency of the State Department

 

Proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving holiday

 

Created the position of Chairman of Congress, a predecessor of the vice-presidency

 

Negotiated a peace treaty with Britain

 

Settled a dispute between Connecticut and Pennsylvania, with Hanson acting as an equivalent of Chief Justice

 

Called for the first national census

 

 

 

 

Who'd a thunk I could come into being down the line from such a distinguished feller, eh?

 

 

Just think today whilst gorging yourselves.. If there were no wez, there may be no thanksgiving.. hehehe

 

 

Hmmmm.. perhaps I'll strive to become the last President under the fraud we like to call the constitution, declare it null and void and make hypocrisy punishable by banishment in rubber rafts set adrift in the middle of the Pacific... yay me.

 

 

 

Happy TG all..

[hugo]

Who'd a thunk I could come into being down the line from such a distinguished feller, eh?

 

 

Just think today whilst gorging yourselves.. If there were no wez, there may be no thanksgiving.. hehehe

 

 

Hmmmm.. perhaps I'll strive to become the last President under the fraud we like to call the constitution, declare it null and void and make hypocrisy punishable by banishment in rubber rafts set adrift in the middle of the Pacific... yay me.

 

 

 

Happy TG all..

 

I'm a descendent of a guy who kicked John Hanson's ass.

[wez]

I'm a descendent of a guy who kicked John Hanson's ass.

 

Bunch of Murderin' bastards.. Better get a snorkle and fishing pole..

 

 

 

 

 

John Hanson

Born: 3-Apr-1715

Birthplace: Mulberry Grove, MD

Died: 22-Nov-1783

Location of death: Prince George's County, MD

Cause of death: unspecified

 

 

Gender: Male

Race or Ethnicity: White [1]

Sexual orientation: Straight <<<<< Hahahahaha.. good thing for me I guess..

Occupation: Politician

 

Nationality: United States

Executive summary: President of the Continental Congress

 

 

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[wez]

John Hanson, American Patriot and First President of the United States

(1715-1783)

 

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He was the heir of one of the greatest family traditions in the colonies and became the patriarch of a long line of American patriots – his great-grandfather died at Lutzen beside the great King Gustavus Aldophus of Sweden; his grandfather was one of the founders of New Sweden along the Delaware River in Maryland; one of his nephews was the military secretary to George Washington; another was a signer of the Declaration; still another was a signer of the Constitution; yet another was Governor of Maryland during the Revolution; and still another was a member of the first Congress; two sons were killed in action with the Continental Army; a grandson served as a member of Congress under the new Constitution; and another grandson was a Maryland Senator. Thus, even if Hanson had not served as President himself, he would have greatly contributed to the life of the nation through his ancestry and progeny.

 

 

As a youngster he began a self-guided reading of classics and rather quickly became an acknowledged expert in the juridicalism of Anselm and the practical philosophy of Seneca – both of which were influential in the development of the political philosophy of the great leaders of the Reformation. It was based upon these legal and theological studies that the young planter – his farm, Mulberry Grove was just across the Potomac from Mount Vernon – began to espouse the cause of the patriots.

 

 

In 1775 he was elected to the Provincial Legislature of Maryland. Then in 1777, he became a member of Congress where he distinguished himself as a brilliant administrator. Thus, he was elected President in 1781. Was John Hanson the first President of the United States?

 

 

The new country was actually formed on March 1, 1781 with the adoption of The Articles of Confederation. This document was actually proposed on June 11, 1776, but not agreed upon by Congress until November 15, 1777. Maryland refused to sign this document until Virginia and New York ceded their western lands (Maryland was afraid that these states would gain too much power in the new government from such large amounts of land). Once the signing took place in 1781, a President was needed to run the country. John Hanson was chosen unanimously by Congress (which included George Washington). In fact, all the other potential candidates refused to run against him, as he was a major player in the Revolution and an extremely influential member of Congress.

 

 

As the first President, Hanson had quite the shoes to fill. No one had ever been President and the role was poorly defined. His actions in office would set precedent for all future Presidents. He took office just as the Revolutionary War ended. Almost immediately, the troops demanded to be paid. As would be expected after any long war, there were no funds to meet the salaries. As a result, the soldiers threatened to overthrow the new government and put Washington on the throne as a monarch. All the members of Congress ran for their lives, leaving Hanson running the government. He somehow managed to calm the troops and hold the country together. If he had failed, the government would have fallen almost immediately and everyone would have been bowing to King Washington.

 

 

Hanson, as President, ordered all foreign troops off American soil, as well as the removal of all foreign flags. This was quite a feat, considering the fact that so many European countries had a stake in the United States since the days following Columbus. Hanson established the Great Seal of the United States, which all Presidents have since been required to use on all official documents. President Hanson also established the first Treasury Department, the first Secretary of War, and the first Foreign Affairs Department. Lastly, he declared that the fourth Thursday of every November was to be Thanksgiving Day, which is still true today.

 

 

The Articles of Confederation only allowed a President to serve a one-year term during any three-year period, so Hanson actually accomplished quite a bit in such little time. He served in that office from November 5, 1781 until November 3, 1782. He was the first President to serve a full term after the full ratification of the Articles of Confederation – and like so many of the Southern and New England Founders, he was strongly opposed to the Constitution when it was first discussed. He remained a confirmed anti-federalist until his untimely death.

 

Six other presidents were elected after him - Elias Boudinot (1783), Thomas Mifflin (1784), Richard Henry Lee (1785), Nathan Gorman (1786), Arthur St. Clair (1787), and Cyrus Griffin (1788) - all prior to Washington taking office. Why don't we ever hear about the first seven Presidents of the United States? It's quite simple - The Articles of Confederation didn't work well. The individual states had too much power and nothing could be agreed upon. A new doctrine needed to be written - something we know as the Constitution.

 

George Washington was definitely not the first President of the United States. He was the first President of the United States under the Constitution we follow today. And the first seven Presidents are forgotten in history.

 

 

John Hanson, First President

[wez]

All the members of Congress ran for their lives, leaving Hanson running the government. He somehow managed to calm the troops and hold the country together. If he had failed, the government would have fallen almost immediately and everyone would have been bowing to King Washington.

 

 

Musta been Hugo's decendent amongst them panzi's..

 

 

Looks like ya'll can thank me for not having to bow to a king as well, by proxy.. hahahaha

 

 

yay for genetics!

[eddo]

 

 

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Now we know why wez won't show his face to everyone...

[wez]

Now we know why wez won't show his face to everyone...

 

Who's everyone? Gots a turd in your pocket? hahaha

[eddo]

Who's everyone? Gots a turd in your pocket? hahaha

 

everyone= everybody, as opposed to just a select few.

 

 

duh.

[wez]

everyone= everybody, as opposed to just a select few.

 

 

duh.

 

 

Let that be a lesson to ya..

 

 

Go stare at the greek god legs, flowing blonde locks, and rock hard ass.. hahaha

[eddo]

Let that be a lesson to ya..

 

 

Go stare at the greek god legs, flowing blonde locks, and rock hard ass.. hahaha

 

ahh, it's a lesson I learned long ago.

 

 

Wez= chickensh1t

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

[wez]

ahh, it's a lesson I learned long ago.

 

 

Wez= chickensh1t

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

 

Yeah, that's it.. That'll work.. Nothing to do with you trying to virtually kill me for 4 years.. Hopping on the TJ express none the less.. How ya liking him at the Jungle?

 

 

Fukkin A I was laughing at you guys a few weeks ago.. What goes around, comes around, eh?

 

 

TJ whining about "mob mentality"?.. hahahaha.. Too much.

 

 

Not only that, but now a bunch of folks I missed the hell out of are here because of him.. yay me.. life is good

 

 

Aint cha glad I made sure he found his way over there? I know I am..

 

 

Prolly offer to buy him a drink for all his "good works" if I thought he wouldn't kill me without a shred of emotion, like a doctor cutting away cancer..

[eddo]

Yeah, that's it.. That'll work.. Nothing to do with you trying to virtually kill me for 4 years.. Hopping on the TJ express none the less.. How ya liking him at the Jungle?

Fukkin A I was laughing at you guys a few weeks ago.. What goes around, comes around, eh?

TJ whining about "mob mentality"?.. hahahaha.. Too much.

Not only that, but now a bunch of folks I missed the hell out of are here because of him.. yay me.. life is good

Aint cha glad I made sure he found his way over there? I know I am..

Prolly offer to buy him a drink for all his "good works" if I thought he wouldn't kill me without a shred of emotion, like a doctor cutting away cancer..

 

Don't know what any of that has to do with you being a chickensh1t, but nice diversion attempt.

 

and for the record, TJ doesn't mention you over there near as much as you mention him here. I wonder what that means... (no need to answer, I know what it means)

[ImWithStupid]

and for the record, TJ doesn't mention you over there near as much as you mention him here. I wonder what that means... (no need to answer, I know what it means)

 

Someone's got a crush.

 

or someone's playing hard to get/hard to want.

[wez]

Don't know what any of that has to do with you being a chickensh1t, but nice diversion attempt.

 

and for the record, TJ doesn't mention you over there near as much as you mention him here. I wonder what that means... (no need to answer, I know what it means)

 

 

Play dumb.. see if I care.

 

 

What does me being chick have to do with you wanting to see my pic? Already posted a couple.. enjoy.

 

Ya know.. don't think "we" know what IWS looks like. Right, eddo? Or your buddy TJ.. hahahaha

[wez]

Here ya are eddo.. musta missed it..

 

 

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Edited April 2, 2016 by rem

[eddo]

Play dumb.. see if I care.

 

 

What does me being chick have to do with you wanting to see my pic? Already posted a couple.. enjoy.

 

Ya know.. don't think "we" know what IWS looks like. Right, eddo? Or your buddy TJ.. hahahaha

 

TJ and IWS haven't been dodging it for years like someone I know. Making lame excuse after lame excuse. It's all good though, wez. Just bringing up a point that I thought was funny.

 

 

and in light of what today is (still Thanksgiving day here in AZ,) I apologize for calling you a chickinsh1t.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I shoulda called you a turkeysh1t.

[wez]

TJ and IWS haven't been dodging it for years like someone I know. Making lame excuse after lame excuse. It's all good though, wez. Just bringing up a point that I thought was funny.

 

 

and in light of what today is (still Thanksgiving day here in AZ,) I apologize for calling you a chickinsh1t.

 

I shoulda called you a turkeysh1t.

 

 

Duhhhhh.. Look above... Nice legs, eh?

 

Everything I told ya I was 4 years ago.. right, eddo?

[eddo]

Duhhhhh.. Look above... Nice legs, eh?

 

Everything I told ya I was 4 years ago.. right, eddo?

 

I can't see your pics, wez.

[wez]

I can't see your pics, wez.

 

 

You can't see the one above? On the Ali post either? What about when logged out?

[eddo]

You can't see the one above? On the Ali post either? What about when logged out?

 

nope, some turkeysh1t put them in a private album.

[wez]

nope, some turkeysh1t put them in a private album.

 

I'll fix it.. You should be able to when logged out I would think.. Ya know, Chi left that msg indicating she couldn't seem em either when they were in her quote right above her comment.. And she has access to my album.. Haven't seen her since though to ask..

 

I'll make it public just for you..

[wez]

Should be good to go..

[eddo]

Should be good to go..

 

finally I can get a good nights rest...

[ImWithStupid]

Play dumb.. see if I care.

 

 

What does me being chick have to do with you wanting to see my pic? Already posted a couple.. enjoy.

 

Ya know.. don't think "we" know what IWS looks like. Right, eddo? Or your buddy TJ.. hahahaha

 

Just a side note. I have never, and never plan to put my pic on the internet. Call me chickensh!t or whatever you want.

 

I have just learned from the lessons that others have learned, and will never post a pic of myself, my girlfriend, my children, my family or even my ex-wife on the internet.

 

That said, I understand those who have no problem doing so, but also understand why many are reluctant to do so.

 

Anyway, I will say almost anything about myself on the internet or in real life, including my past mistakes/misjudgements, if asked, but to post pics that can be altered or even held against me in the future (I have seriously considered public office), it won't happen.

 

Joe

[eddo]

Just a side note. I have never, and never plan to put my pic on the internet. Call me chickensh!t or whatever you want.

 

I have just learned from the lessons that others have learned, and will never post a pic of myself, my girlfriend, my children, my family or even my ex-wife on the internet.

 

That said, I understand those who have no problem doing so, but also understand why many are reluctant to do so.

 

Anyway, I will say almost anything about myself on the internet or in real life, including my past mistakes/misjudgements, if asked, but to post pics that can be altered or even held against me in the future (I have seriously considered public office), it won't happen.

 

Joe

 

 

That is completely understandable IWS, and really this was nothing more than me taking a fun jab at wez.

 

Those here that I know are unlikely to really care what he looks like, other than some of us have a bunch of photoshop ideas in mind that we have never been able to use on him because we have never had a pic. There is a whole section at thejungle devoted to photoshopped pics of members that we have fun with, and we've never been able to do a real one of wez.

 

It's not a big deal, and I can completely understand one's reluctance in posting a pic of themselves. even if it that turkeysh!t wez.