What title did Washington prefer for the office of the presidency?

His Excellency the President of the United States of America.
His Highness the President of the United States of America, and Protector of Their Liberties.
The President and Chief of the United States of America
The President of the United States of America

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George Washington preferred the title "His Excellency the President of the United States of America." However, he mainly used simply "The President of the United States" during his time in office, as he believed a simpler title would be more appropriate for a republican form of government.

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