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He didn't need it and he saw himself as a citizen politician. This is one reason he also didn't stay for more than 2 terms. He felt a man should serve his nation and then go home. JFK also didn't accept a salary.

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Washington declined the presidential salary wich was 25,000 dollars a year. He followed the public servant atitude since he was wealthy.

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Because he thought it was his duty to serve the nation.

(This is the truth)

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