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Why didn't Washington run for a third term?

because he wanted to retire and not be president any more.


What year was George Washington elected to his 2nd term as president?

George Washington ran unopposed and was elected to his second term in 1792. He declined to run for a third term.


Which president established the custom of not running for a third term?

George Washington set this precedent which was observed until Franklin Roosevelt decided to run for a third term in 1940.


Precedent set by the first President of the US George Washington?

A major precedent was to serve only two terms as President. Washington could have run for a third term, but chose to step down instead.


What president set the precedent of only serving four terms?

Franklin Roosevelt broke the precedent set by Washington of only serving two terms when he ran for a third and then a fourth term. He was the only president to ever run for a third term .


What president set the precedent for two terms in the office?

George Washington set this precedent when he refused to run for a third term despite encouragement from many to do so.


Can a president could run again after his term?

If he has only run once, he can run for a second term. However, If he has run twice, he cannot become president a third time.


Did president Obama sign an executive order to run for a third term?

No


Who was the first president to serve two terms and then refused to run for a third?

George Washington


Why didn't Washington run for the a third term as president?

He didn’t believe in staying in government for a long time. A third term was against his philosophy and would have set a timeline for future presidents. He was very much aware that what he did would be copied and he didn’t want to have a king.


What precedent did Washington set at the beginning of his first term?

Washington set an important precedent at the end of his second term.In 1796,he decided not to run for a third term


Which president was nominated to run for a third term in office in 1940?

Franklin D. Roosevelt