Movie - The Trial of the Chicago7

[Stevedore]

In the movie, some government guy refers to former attorney general Ramsey Clark as "Ramsey". Clark responds "It's General Clark".

To my knowledge, Ramsey Clark was not a military general. Am I missing something? Are attorneys general referered to as "General"?

[Norm]

Yes, usually within their circle of colleagues.

[Mike Mercury]

In the movie, some government guy refers to former attorney general Ramsey Clark as "Ramsey". Clark responds "It's General Clark".


I know what I'd of done... I would of went outside to the parking lot and

keyed his car.

[Steve_R]

Ego. I was with General Wes Clark, an actual retired General, a couple of weeks ago. He asked me to call him Wes, not General.

[Aerovette]

General Motors last week allowed me to call them GM. We're close like that.

[Bill]

This question would be best answered by Dr. Jill Biden.