1789 dated Broadside of the Survey of the United States signed in Type by George Washington and John Adams

Survey of the United States signed in type by George Washington and John Adams. Dated a short time after Washington's 1st inaugural.

George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was a prominent American political leader, military general, statesman, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Prior to his presidency, Washington was the commander of the Patriot forces during the American Revolutionary War, leading them to victory and playing a critical role in the fight for independence. He also presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787, where the U.S. Constitution was drafted, establishing the framework for the federal government. Due to his significant contributions, Washington is often called the "Father of His Country."

Washington's military career began with his service in the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War, where he gained valuable military training and command experience. He later became a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses and was appointed as a delegate to the Continental Congress. In 1775, he was appointed Commanding General of the Continental Army and led American forces, in alliance with France, to a decisive victory over the British at the Siege of Yorktown in 1781.

John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was a key American statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and Founding Father who served as the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801. Prior to his presidency, Adams was a prominent leader in the American Revolution and served as the nation's first vice president under George Washington. He is known for his extensive diaries and prolific correspondence with significant figures of the era, such as his wife Abigail Adams and fellow Founding Father Thomas Jefferson. Adams played a vital role in shaping the early United States.

As a lawyer and political activist before the Revolution, Adams was a firm advocate for the rule of law, defending the right to counsel and the presumption of innocence. He notably defended the British soldiers accused of murder in the Boston Massacre of 1770, demonstrating his commitment to justice despite the prevailing anti-British sentiment.

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