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(Note: Conventions for capitalization are based on those suggested in the 14th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style.)

4.1.1 Capitalize names and initials of people.

EXAMPLE

Edward H. Burnett

4.1.2 Capitalize civil, military, religious, and professional titles that immediately precede a name as part of the name.

EXAMPLES

He said that General Jones had arrived.

The general has arrived.

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