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To: aladin who wrote (418222)	3/22/2011 6:24:11 PM
From: longnshort	Respond to of 793999

"His duties were largely ceremonial, and his correct title was President of the Continental Congress" The Articles of Confederation did not specifically “define” the powers of the President, and so under John Hanson’s leadership various departments of the government were formed. He alone had the authority to correspond and negotiate with foreign governments. During his one year in office, he approved the Great Seal of the United States that is still used today and helped establish the first U.S. Treasury Department. He led the flight to guarantee the statehood of the Western Territories beyond the Appalachian Mountains that had been controlled by some of the original thirteen colonies. "The Articles of Confederation were ratified on March 1,1781. The document created the office of president to be appointed by a Committee of the States and limited to a term of one year. Presidential duties involved presiding over the United States in Congress Assembled, executing laws, treaties, and military orders, including military commissions, receiving foreign dignitaries, assembling and adjourning Congress, and other routine functions required by the office." "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" Seems like he was more then just ceremonial and His exact title was the “President of the United States in Congress Assembled.” constitutionfacts.com