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Cinncinatus was the first elected leader of the fledgling Roman empire. He was elected to lead them in war against their first enemies. With this election, he was given absolute power during this time of war. Due in good part to Cinncinatus' leadership, their enemy was defeated rather quickly. He returned to a Rome as a hero to the people. They insisted that he retain his powers and lead them. He refused, explaining that Rome was a citizen governed republic, and that citizen representatives should serve their term and return to their civic life. Cinncinatus is the Father of term limits and running a republic correctly to avoid the possibility of corruption. This is why he was a role model for George Washington and why there is a stutue of President Washington dressed in Roman garb as Cinncinatus. Washington followed Cinncinatus' example. After he served as our first President, contrary to popular sentiment, he stepped down as President, and returned to his farm, avoiding the creation of America's first King.

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