Presidency Throughout History

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  • Term Limit

    Term Limit

    George Washington does not run for a thrid term in office, setting a two term limit.
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    Presidential Timeline

  • First National Convention

    First National Convention

    The Anti-Masonic Party holds the First National Convention to nominate a presidential candidate.
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt

    Franklin D. Roosevelt

    FDR wins 4th term in office. Congress will act in 1947 to limit a president to two terms in office.
  • 22nd Amendment

    22nd Amendment

    The 22nd amendment limits a President to two terms.
  • 25th Amendment

    25th Amendment

    The 25th amendment sets up procedures to follow when a President is disabled or when the Vice President is vacant