It has been said that Clarke indeed would have been the declared President and Commander-in-chief, but he refused any military rank and such honours; these were given to Pearse, who was more well-known and respected on a national level.
Chegouse a dicir que Clarke era o presidente e o xefe, mais rexeitou calquera rango e honor militar, cedéndollo a Pearse, que era máis coñecido e respectado no ámbito do nacionalismo irlandés.