He only served 2 years because he was assassinated (killed; shot) in November 1963 while campaigning for a second term (1965-1969) in 1964.
The 35th president was John F. Kennedy. He only served 3 years because he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963.
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The regular election lasts for four years. But the president can be elected again if he runs for president for a second time. If he is voted for president, then he can serve for another four years. That same thing happened to John F. Kennedy but he got shot in his second election. So he only was president for 7 years.
John Kennedy was the first and only Catholic president as 2012.
By law, Obama can only serve two terms as president which means he can only serve for 8 years. This means his time is up in 2016.
2 terms. 8 years total.
The President can only serve two terms, 8 years.
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Succeeded Kennedy for two years Reelected for fourThe 35th President of the United States was John F. Kennedy. President Kennedy was in office from January 20, 1961 until November 22, 1963 when he was assassinated. Lyndon B. Johnson was the vice President and succeeded Kennedy to become the 36th President of the United States. President Johnson finished the two years left in Kennedy's term, and was reelected into office 1964, and served as President for 6 years from November 22, 1963 to January 20, 1969.
a new president is elected ever 4 years. a president can only serve up to 8 years, which is two terms.
President can only serve two terms of 4 years ea. But may be reelcted after another sitting president serves a term of 4.