The first president who would definitely be included in my blog of Top Ten Presidents would, of course, be George Washington (president from April 30, 1789-March 4, 1797). He supported a strong central government by funding the national debt, implementing an effective tax system, and creating a national bank. In his farewell address he warned against partisanship, sectionalism, and involvement in foreign wars and as Henry Lee said during his funeral oration, in 1799, he was "...first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." For all of his courage and accomplishments, I agree and have no problem listing him. What do you think?