MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE WHISKEY REBELLION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The Greatest President of all time
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Royal Highness
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His Excellency
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Mr. President
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Detailed explanation-1: -Washington knew that the name he answered to would not only set the tone for his position, but also establish and authenticate the security of the entire American government. Conscious of his conduct, Washington accepted the simple, no-frills title adopted by the House: “The President of the United States”.
Detailed explanation-2: -Those fears framed a congressional (and later public) debate in April and May of 1789 over whether to add a regal prologue-"elective majesty” for example-to the title “president of the United States.” The Senate wanted the title. The House was against it. Washington’s own celebrity played a role in shaping positions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Washington consented to the demands of James Madison and the United States House of Representatives that the title be altered to “Mr. President".
Detailed explanation-4: -Adams then proposed calling Washington, “His Highness, the President of the United States, and Protector of the Rights of the Same.” After a few more days of debate, one congressman re-examined the Constitution and reminded his colleagues that it prohibited titles.