# Mr. Obama?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-obama/483167>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [January 27, 2009, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-obama/483167 "2009-01-27T01:41:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![mangeorge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d78d45/32.png) [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\
**Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-obama/483167/61 "2009-01-29T02:04:20Z")

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> [@Exapno\_Mapcase](#):
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> Mangeorge, calling the President Mr. X has been the norm for your entire life, since I can trace it easily in newspapers back as far as McKinley. In fact, I found articles on him in which the first as well as subsequent references were to Mr. McKinley, although the headline did refer to the President.

After thinking back a bit, I realize that.  
Also, since it’s been so politely pointed out here, I’ve been hearing “Mr. Obama” all over the news.  
Only slightly embarrased, I am made happy by what an interesting thread this has turned into. I’m glad I asked.

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