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Despite what you might see in the popular media, the correct form of address for a former President of the United States is to use the title of the highest post that he held before becoming president. This courtesy was established by George Washington; the only exceptions to this rule are for former presidents that go on to hold other posts after their administration has ended (Taylor, who became a Senator, and Taft, who became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court).
Thus, William Clinton should be addressed as "Gov. Clinton", as he was governor of Arkansas. G. H. W. Bush should be "Ambassador Bush", as he was ambassador to the UN. G. W. Bush should be "Gov. Bush", for his term in Texas. And President Obama will become "Senator Obama" once he leaves office.
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How were colonies changed after the Revolutionary War?
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In the 1860 Presidential election, he beat: Vice President John Breckenridge a Southern Democrat, Senator Stephen Douglas a Northern Democrat, and John Bell from the Constitutional Union Party, (former Whigs and Know-Nothings, combined). In 1864, the Civil War was still going on, Lincoln ran for a second term for President, and George B. McClellan ran against him.
Who was president in 1668?
There was no President in 1668 since there was no United States. The colonies were still under the kings rule until 1775 with the Declaration of Independence and in 1789 the United States was formed with Washington as the first president.
Who is a former president of Ireland?
Mary McAleese and Mary Robinson are the only former presidents of Ireland who are still alive.
Are former vice presidents still called mr vice president?
No. Former vice presidents are referred to with the highes honorific they had achieved prior to becoming vice president. Example - a Vice President that was a Senator before becoming Vice President would be referred to as Mr. Senator after he left the Vice Presidential office.
Are vice presidents allowed to fly with presidents?
no, this way if the president dies, the vice president is still there to replace him
How many former presidents still receiving salary and for how long?
All former presidents receive a life-long pension. The living former presidents are Carter, George H. W. Bush, Clinton, and George W. Bush.
All former presidents that are still alive?
As of August 2012, living former Presidents are Jimmy Carter, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush.
Why is former presidents are still called president?
Former presidents are not called "Mr. President" - at least, not by those who remember their history. Despite what you might see in the popular media, the correct form of address for a former president of the United States is to use the title of the highest post that he held before becoming president. This courtesy was established by George Washington; the only exceptions to this rule are for former presidents that go on to hold other posts after their administration has ended (Taylor, who became a Senator, and Taft, who became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court). Thus, William Clinton should be addressed as "Gov. Clinton", as he was governor of Arkansas. G. H. W. Bush should be "Ambassador Bush", as he was ambassador to the UN. G. W. Bush should be "Gov. Bush", for his term in Texas. And President Obama will become "Senator Obama" once he leaves office.
Why are former governors still called governor?
Only a Governor in office is formally and officially addressed as Governor (name). There is only one Governor at at time, and it's not respectful of the current office holder to refer to former office holders as it they were still in office.Especially in the Southern states, it is a reference to their former position of public prominence. Ideally it should only be used informally. This is also common for previous Presidents of the US, who are sometimes referred to as President (rather than the correct Former President) after they leave office.
Of the former presidents still alive who is the oldest one and how old is he?
As of June 2014, the oldest living former U.S. President is George Bush, who turns 90 on the 12th of this month. In a close second is Jimmy Carter, who will be 90 in October.
Is Abraham Lincoln still president?
No! Barrack Obama is president. Abraham is the one of the first presidents
Can a former US President serve as Vice President?
He/She may do so only if he/she is still qualified to be President.
Does the president ever cry?
Yes, presidents cry. They are still human and still have human emotions.
Could any president still be alive these days?
Yes there are plenty of presidents still alive.
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