What is the origin of the name President?
African American: from the English vocabulary word president probably adopted as a surname in honor of one of the early presidents of the US (compare Washington and Jefferson) or simply [...]
Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
...unwell, you do not eat, Mr. President?" I am well enough," was the reply, "but would to God this dinner... (Hampton, Maryland, United States - 1863)
...unwell, you do not eat, Mr. President?" I am well enough," was the reply, "but would to God this dinner... (Hampton, Maryland, United States - 1863)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
...be too strong for you, Mr. President. I will not be allowed the required time for preparation.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1864)
...be too strong for you, Mr. President. I will not be allowed the required time for preparation.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1864)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
..." Mr. President, this is an exhibition of magnanimity and patriotism that could hardly be expected... (Maryland, United States - 1860)
..." Mr. President, this is an exhibition of magnanimity and patriotism that could hardly be expected... (Maryland, United States - 1860)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
...side next to the enemy, Mr. President. You are in fair rifle-shot of them, and they may open fire, and... (Maryland, United States - 1863)
...side next to the enemy, Mr. President. You are in fair rifle-shot of them, and they may open fire, and... (Maryland, United States - 1863)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
... Mr. President, Mr. Stanton is going to make Douglass Adjutant-General to General Thomas, and is... (Maryland, United States - 1863)
... Mr. President, Mr. Stanton is going to make Douglass Adjutant-General to General Thomas, and is... (Maryland, United States - 1863)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
...Mr. President, Mr. Stanton is going to make Douglass Adjutant-General to General Thomas, and is going to... (Maryland, United States - 1863)
...Mr. President, Mr. Stanton is going to make Douglass Adjutant-General to General Thomas, and is going to... (Maryland, United States - 1863)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
...Governor Curtin replied, " Mr. President, it was not a battle, it was a butchery," and proceeded to give... (Maryland, United States - 1830)
...Governor Curtin replied, " Mr. President, it was not a battle, it was a butchery," and proceeded to give... (Maryland, United States - 1830)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
...a tremulous voice said, " Mr. President, that is not a pardon, it only asks for a suspension until further... (Maryland, United States - 1860)
...a tremulous voice said, " Mr. President, that is not a pardon, it only asks for a suspension until further... (Maryland, United States - 1860)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
...you have said to us, Mr. President, compels me to say to you in reply, that it is a message... (Maryland, United States - 1862)
...you have said to us, Mr. President, compels me to say to you in reply, that it is a message... (Maryland, United States - 1862)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
...you have submitted to me, Mr. President, about the exportation of the negroes." He exhibited great interest, and said, "... (Maryland, United States - 1863)
...you have submitted to me, Mr. President, about the exportation of the negroes." He exhibited great interest, and said, "... (Maryland, United States - 1863)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
..." Mr. President, perhaps this Schemmel-what's-hisname is not as highly recommended as some other German officer."... (Maryland, United States - 1861)
..." Mr. President, perhaps this Schemmel-what's-hisname is not as highly recommended as some other German officer."... (Maryland, United States - 1861)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
...the measures of your administration, Mr. President." " I do not care whether you do or not," was his reply,... (Maryland, United States - 1865)
...the measures of your administration, Mr. President." " I do not care whether you do or not," was his reply,... (Maryland, United States - 1865)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
...the Mississippi River, General?" No, Mr. President, not unless I can go back to New Orleans." He then produced a... (Maryland, United States - 1862)
...the Mississippi River, General?" No, Mr. President, not unless I can go back to New Orleans." He then produced a... (Maryland, United States - 1862)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
..." General Schenck ordered me, Mr. President, to read it to you." " Well, I can read," he responded sharply,... (Maryland, United States - 1776)
..." General Schenck ordered me, Mr. President, to read it to you." " Well, I can read," he responded sharply,... (Maryland, United States - 1776)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
...more criticisms?" I said: Yes, Mr. President, the bounties which are now being paid to new recruits cause very large... (Maryland, United States - 1862)
...more criticisms?" I said: Yes, Mr. President, the bounties which are now being paid to new recruits cause very large... (Maryland, United States - 1862)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
..." Mr. President, my colleague is not treating you frankly , his friends hold you responsible... (Maryland, United States - 1832)
..." Mr. President, my colleague is not treating you frankly , his friends hold you responsible... (Maryland, United States - 1832)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
..." I beg your pardon, Mr. President, the Rules and Regulations direct that in cases of this sort you shall... (Maryland, United States - 1776)
..." I beg your pardon, Mr. President, the Rules and Regulations direct that in cases of this sort you shall... (Maryland, United States - 1776)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
..." Mr. President, I have forgotten the details of that story, and I wish you would... (Maryland, United States - 1860)
..." Mr. President, I have forgotten the details of that story, and I wish you would... (Maryland, United States - 1860)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
..." Mr. President, I will not call for more assistance unless I find it impossible to... (Maryland, United States - 1849)
..." Mr. President, I will not call for more assistance unless I find it impossible to... (Maryland, United States - 1849)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
..." Mr. President, I cannot do it. The order is an improper one, and I cannot... (Maryland, United States - 1861)
..." Mr. President, I cannot do it. The order is an improper one, and I cannot... (Maryland, United States - 1861)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
..." Mr. President, I am very anxious to learn how you disposed of Governor . He... (Maryland, United States - 1861)
..." Mr. President, I am very anxious to learn how you disposed of Governor . He... (Maryland, United States - 1861)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
...not forget that you, too, Mr. President, are a distinguished member of the bar."... (Maryland, United States - 1863)
...not forget that you, too, Mr. President, are a distinguished member of the bar."... (Maryland, United States - 1863)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
..." I did not know, Mr. President, that you have two systems of arithmetic ?... (Maryland, United States - 1858)
..." I did not know, Mr. President, that you have two systems of arithmetic ?... (Maryland, United States - 1858)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
..." Mr. President," I said, " the only sure way to organize victory in this contest,... (Maryland, United States - 1864)
..." Mr. President," I said, " the only sure way to organize victory in this contest,... (Maryland, United States - 1864)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
..." no, Mr. President, but I am sorry to say it was not your fault that we... (Maryland, United States - 1832)
..." no, Mr. President, but I am sorry to say it was not your fault that we... (Maryland, United States - 1832)
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Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln : by distinguished men of his time (ed.7)
..." Mr. President, I came as far as Harrisburg yesterday, and passed the evening with a... (Maryland, United States - 1832)
..." Mr. President, I came as far as Harrisburg yesterday, and passed the evening with a... (Maryland, United States - 1832)
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What is the origin of the name President?
African American: from the English vocabulary word president probably adopted as a surname in honor of one of the early presidents of the US (compare Washington and Jefferson) or simply [...]