What executive departments did George Washington and who headed each department?

George Washington established four executive departments: the Department of State, headed by Thomas Jefferson; the Department of Treasury, led by Alexander Hamilton; the Department of War, overseen by Henry Knox; and the Department of Justice, with Edmund Randolph as the Attorney General. These departments were created to help manage the functions of the new federal government and provide specialized expertise in their respective areas. Washington's cabinet set a precedent for future administrations in terms of executive leadership and governance.