Which precedents did George Washington set as first president of the United States? A. He dressed in purple robes and treated his advisers and the public as inferiors. B. He refused to serve more than two terms and promoted dignity in office. C. He gave special treatment to old army friends and chose only Virginians as advisers. D. He rarely asked for or heeded advice from his cabinet secretaries. Question Resources Which statement best describes an advantage George Washington had as the first president of the United States?