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.