Ralph Izard Quotes


His Rotundity


Context

Adams had argued in the first Senate for titles for the U. S. Executive Officers. Adams was portly. Izard’s joke stuck and the “title” follows Adams into his Presidency and throughout his career.


Citations

Ralph Izard, *, United States Senator (SC), U. S. Minister to Tuscany, Title he suggested for John Adams, 1789

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Ralph Izard
Ralph Izard
  • Born: January 23, 1741
  • Died: May 30, 1804
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Ralph Izard was a U.S. politician. He served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate in 1794.