George Washington and Thomas Jefferson favored the neoclassical architectural style.
October 16, 2025
high
historical
Architectural preferences of early U.S. political leaders
U.S. presidents have historically cited precedents dating back to President George Washington to justify reallocating or using federal funds for military purposes without explicit congressional appropriation, according to historical arguments referenced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
October 11, 2025
medium
temporal
Executive-branch legal and budget offices sometimes invoke historical presidential precedents to justify certain uses of federal funds absent new congressional appropriations.
In 1793 and 1794, President George Washington used funds not authorized by Congress to support French fugitives from Santo Domingo and to suppress the Whiskey Rebellion.
January 01, 1793
high
temporal
Historical instances of executive-branch use of funds without prior congressional authorization.
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison were Americans from Virginia who each served as President of the United States.
high
descriptive
Notable historical political figures associated with Virginia.