because it was a tradition only to not serve more than 2 years as president
The third president, Thomas Jefferson, had Aaron Burr as vice president for his first term and George Clinton for his second term.
Thomas Jefferson was the president during Thomas Jefferson's second term as president.
Thomas Jefferson was the US's third president. He served two terms, and many believed he could've easily won a third, but he wanted to follow George Washington's precedent of only serving two terms; the two-term limit did not become law until over a century later.
Aaron Burr was never President. He was the third U.S. Vice President, during Thomas Jefferson's first term.
no, a president is only allowed to run for two terms.
The Republicans would not support him. (This may or may not be the answer...Sorry)
thomas jefferson's term as president was on march 4,1801-march 4,1809
Third and vice was Aaron Burn and George Clinton
Jefferson did go for a second term as President.
Thomas Jefferson left the office of Vice President to take the office of President. So he was more stepping up than stepping down.
Thomas Jefferson. He was Vice President during John Adams term.
thomas jefferson was president during the lousiana purchase