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Why 'president'? How the U.S. named its leader

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George Washington delivers his inaugural address in April 1789 after being sworn as president, not king, in a break from the country's royal roots. (Library of Congress)
George Washington delivers his inaugural address in April 1789 after being sworn as president, not king, in a break from the country's royal roots. (Library of Congress)

This article was originally published on February 15, 2016.

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