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Who was the first president to refuse a third term?
George Washington
Why did Washington not run third term as president?
He wanted to retire.
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 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
Why wasn't George Washington elected for a third term?
the constitution denied George Washington a third term
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.
