Press Releases

11/12/2008

Presidential Style, Advisory

EDITORS:

The Associated Press is adopting a universal style for referring to all heads of state, including the United States. Effective Thursday at 3 a.m. EST, the AP will use the title and first and family names on first reference: President George W. Bush, not just President Bush; President-elect Barack Obama, not just President-elect Obama; President Nicolas Sarkozy, not just President Sarkozy.

The AP

Contact:

Paul Colford

Director of Media Relations

The Associated Press

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