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The Constitutional Convention
The possibility to limit the number of terms was discussed while writing the Constitution but was declined to be incorporated into the Constitution.
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Washingtons Input
By the end of George Washington's term, he was asked to continue for a third term due to his popularity. Washington declined and said the no president should serve two terms. From then it became a political tradition to only serve two terms.
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Jefferson's Respect
Out of respect for Washington, Thomas Jefferson declined to serve a third term. For the next 124 years, the following presidents would follow the unwritten tradition, two years two terms.
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Ulysses S. Grant
The 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant sought a third term but was denied by his party's nomination.
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Theodore Roosevelt
President Theodore Roosevelt also tried for a second term but lost the election, that would have been his second ELECTED term.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
President Franklin D. Roosevelt saved America from the Great Depression and ran for not only a third but fourth term. He broke Washington's unwritten tradition but was such a loved president he was elected for a third and fourth term, but sadly a few months into his fourth term he died.
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Proposal
Congress proposes the 22nd Amendment after Roosevelt died. The amendment states that a President can only serve up to two terms or 10 years.
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The Amendment is Passed
Approximately four years after the amendment was proposed, 41 states approved it and the amendment was ratified.
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President Regan
President Ronald Regan spoke against the 22nd Amendment during his final days in office saying the amendment is a mistake and could seriously hurt the country.
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Attempts to Repeal
A Representative Jose Serrano proposed an amendment to repeal the 22nd amendment. Since 1997 he has been trying to repeal this amendment without any success.
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