Why do you think that George Washington stepped down as president after two terms even though many wanted him to remain as presi

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snow_tiger [21]

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Why do you think that George Washington stepped down as president after two terms even though many wanted him to remain as presi

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Sergeu [11.5K] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-20T01:54:55+03:00

Sergeu [11.5K]2 years ago

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He was probably tired and getting old. He decided not to be elected again for a third term and this suggests that two terms were enough for any president. This became the unwritten rule for all presidents until 1940.