From the incorporation of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania in 1884 until 1972, the president of the Society exercised great authority in Jehovah’s organization, while the Governing Body was closely associated with the Society’s board of directors.
Që nga bashkimi i Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania në vitin 1884 deri në vitin 1972, presidenti i Shoqatës ushtronte autoritet të madh në organizatën e Jehovait, ndërsa Trupi Udhëheqës shoqërohej ngushtë me bordin drejtues të Shoqatës.