The position of "President-General" was created in 1867 by the British Empire, with the first election being held in 1868 and the first office holder taking office in 1869. The President-General serves as the chief executive of the United Provinces of America, and is elected directly by the people of the UPA to a four year term. However, the President-General is still subordinate to the Governor-General of the UPA, as well as the government of the British Empire. 1. Horatio Seymour (American Liberal Party), 1869-1881 2. James G. Blaine (Progressive Party), 1881-1889