Washington's main objective as President of the United States was to: A. maintain his power and get reelected B. keep peace between the northern and southern states C. establish respect for the office of the Presidency D. set up a court similar to that of European monarchs

the answer of this question is: establish respect for the office of the presidency. that is possible because George Washington was the first president (1789-1797) who established the United State president's residence white house. It is very probable that he protected such a great and precious national monument.