For fear of an elective king : George Washington and the presidential title controversy of 1789 /

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"In the spring of 1789, within weeks of the establishment of the new federal government based on the U.S. Constitution, the Senate and House of Representatives fell into dispute regarding how to address the president. Congress, the press, and individuals debated more than thirty titles, many of...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Bartoloni-Tuazon, Kathleen (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Ithaca, New York : Cornell University Press, 2014.
Temas:
Washington, George, > 1732-1799.
Washington, George, > 1732-1799
1700 - 1799
Presidents > United States > History > 18th century.
Forms of address > United States > History > 18th century.
Executive power > United States > History > 18th century.
Political culture > United States > History > 18th century.
Présidents > États-Unis > Histoire > 18e siècle.
Titres de politesse > États-Unis > Histoire > 18e siècle.
Pouvoir exécutif > États-Unis > Histoire > 18e siècle.
HISTORY > United States > State & Local > General.
HISTORY > United States > Revolutionary Period (1775-1800)
Executive power
Forms of address
Political culture
Politics and government
Presidents
United States > Politics and government > 1789-1797.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement > 1789-1797.
United States
Electronic book.
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction : the title controversy and the early presidency
  • "An improper distinction of rank" : the persistence of titles
  • The third body of Washington : sovereignties in confusion
  • Protecting the presidency : a republican dilemma
  • Debating a "doubtful power" : the legislative battle engaged
  • "Strange contradictions" : the people confront status distinction
  • A "dangerous vice" : leaders under scrutiny
  • Conclusion : the path to American democratic leadership.

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