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His second term was up and traditionally a President is only allowed to serve for two terms. The only exception was FDR who was elected for three terms due to the 2nd World War. He died in office.

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Truman was, by his own admission, not good at running a private business. He thus decided that public service was a better career option for him.

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why did eisenhower get into politics?

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He was told he could win and he did.

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