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What u.s. president established the precedent of not seeking more than two terms in office? abraham lincoln john adams george washington thomas jefferson

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The answer is George Washington because he declined to run for a third term, suggesting that two terms of four years were enough for any president. Washington’s voluntary two-term limit became the unwritten rule for all presidents until 1940.
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A United States President cannot seek a 3rd term thanks President George Washington
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