Event:
1781 John Hanson of Maryland becomes third President of the United States in Congress Assembled under the Articles of Confederation. He replaced Thomas McKean. Hanson was the first chosen under the Articles. A President would serve a one year term. Elias Boudinot succeeds him on November 4, 1782.
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