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Bartoloni-Tuazon, Kathleen.

For fear of an elective king : George Washington and the presidential title controversy of 1789 / Kathleen Bartoloni-Tuazon. - x, 252 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-243) and index.

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.

ISBN: 9780801452987

LCCN: 2014007803

Subjects--Personal Names:
Washington, George, 1732-1799.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Presidents--History--United States--18th century.
Forms of address--History--United States--18th century.
Executive power--History--United States--18th century.
Political culture--History--United States--18th century.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Politics and government--1789-1797.

LC Class. No.: JK511 / .B39 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 973.4/1