TY - BOOK AU - Bartoloni-Tuazon,Kathleen TI - For fear of an elective king: George Washington and the presidential title controversy of 1789 SN - 9780801452987 AV - JK511 .B39 2014 U1 - 973.4/1 23 PY - 2014/// CY - Ithaca PB - Cornell University Press KW - Washington, George, KW - Presidents KW - United States KW - History KW - 18th century KW - Forms of address KW - Executive power KW - Political culture KW - Politics and government KW - 1789-1797 N1 - 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 ER -