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Who was the first US president to be elected to a second term?
George Washington was the first president to be elected twice. In fact, Washington had to decline to serve a third term and thereby established the precedent against remaining in office for more than two terms.
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.
What year did presidential election did the republican select a democrat to run as vice president?
The Framers of the Constitution considered a six or seven-year term for the president before deciding on a four-year term with the option of reelection. Although the Constitution did not place a limit on the number of times a president can be reelected, President George Washington established the precedent of not seeking a third term.
What was the tradition George Washington established for the President's term in office?
The two-term tradition.
What is the history behind two term presidency?
because they thought that if any president served more then two terms they would become to powerful . George Washington, who might have been re-elected to many terms, refused to run for a third term and thus set a precedent which was honored by all until Franklin Roosevelt decided he wanted a third term. After that the Constitution was amended to set a two-term limit.
Why did Washington not run third term as president?
He wanted to retire.
Who was the first president to refuse a third term?
George Washington
Which president estadlished the custom of not seeeking a third term?
George Washington.
Which president established a custom of not seeking a third term?
George Washington
What year did year did George Washington refuse a third term as president?
1796
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.
Why didn't Washington run for a third term?
because he wanted to retire and not be president any more.
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.
Why wasn't George Washington elected for a third term?
the constitution denied George Washington a third term
Why is Washington's decision not to seek a third term considered by many historians to be his single greatest accomplishment as president?
because it was
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 .
Was Washington was turned down when he offered to serve three terms as president?
No- you have it backwards-- Washington refused to serve a third term even though some supporters urged him to seek another term.
