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George Washington was not a fan
After George Washington became the first President of the United States, many of the Founding Fathers were still uncertain of how their leader should be addressed.
John Adams famously suggested titles that invoked ideas of royalty and power. Arguing the leader of the executive branch should to be called *Protector of Their Liberties,* *His Mightiness,* and *His Elective Majesty.*
While some senators even suggested *His Highness the President of the United States,* *Protector of the Rights of the Same,* *Electoral Highness,* or *His Excellency.*
George Washington in turn strongly preferred the more humble *Mr. President* and actively promoted the title.
Later the House of Representatives formally made "President of the United States" the official title.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidency_of_George_Washington
#history
After George Washington became the first President of the United States, many of the Founding Fathers were still uncertain of how their leader should be addressed.
John Adams famously suggested titles that invoked ideas of royalty and power. Arguing the leader of the executive branch should to be called *Protector of Their Liberties,* *His Mightiness,* and *His Elective Majesty.*
While some senators even suggested *His Highness the President of the United States,* *Protector of the Rights of the Same,* *Electoral Highness,* or *His Excellency.*
George Washington in turn strongly preferred the more humble *Mr. President* and actively promoted the title.
Later the House of Representatives formally made "President of the United States" the official title.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidency_of_George_Washington
#history
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