For fear of an elective king : George Washington and the presidential title controversy of 1789 / Kathleen Bartoloni-Tuazon.
Publisher: Ithaca : Cornell University Press, 2014Description: x, 252 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780801452987
- 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
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1789-1797
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- 973.4/1 23
- JK511 .B39 2014
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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.
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