William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
What is Executive Power?
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Article II of the US Constitution establishes the executive branch and defines the powers and responsibilities of the president of the United States. The primary purpose of the executive branch is to execute and enforce the laws made by Congress. Upon entering office, the president takes an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution, the supreme law of the land.
The first presidential election was held in 1789, and George Washington won all 69 electoral votes. No president since Washington has received unanimous support. John Adams became the first vice president of the United States in 1789, serving two terms until 1797.
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Article II is located on pages two and three of the Constitution. Its four sections establish the Executive Branch of the federal government. This version of the Constitution is from the collection of the Library of Congress.
Erected 2026 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington,
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Location. 39° 57.031′ N, 75° 9.001′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. It is at the intersection of South 6th Street (County Road 2005) and Market Street (County Road 2004), on the left when traveling south on South 6th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 598 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Celebrating Independence Throughout the Years (here, next to this marker); Selecting a President (here, next to this marker); Commander in Chief
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 25, 2026
2. Markers on Display at Independence National Historical Park
Other markers no longer nearby. A Day of Reciprocity (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The opener of the Way (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Executive Branch (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); "Burn this treaty to Hell!" (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); "We shall come to a civil war" (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); "I am free now" (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Refuge in the country (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); "An Act respecting fugitives from Justice" (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Suppressing the Opposition (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Keeper of the House (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
