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George Washington, who served two terms between 1789 and 1797, did not seek a third term in office.

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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?

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Why wasn't George Washington elected for a third term?

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


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Was it George Washington's plan to be president for two terms?

US President George Washington had health problems. He was seriously thinking about not serving a second term. In fact he even had a farewell address prepared to end his presidency after four years. As events happened, Washington did serve a second term.


What did George Washington say about a third term in office?

"SCREW THIS CRAP AMERICA SUCKS" ( George Washington )


What is the number of terms Washington served as president?

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