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re: George Washington was elected to the presidency on this day in 1789...

Posted on 1/7/22 at 1:23 pm to
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Posted on 1/7/22 at 1:23 pm to
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He willingly gave up military power at the end of his victory, THEN, once elected to the Presidency, willingly gave up power AGAIN, when there was no precedent yet set for a two-term presidency.


And he didn't plan to run for the second term. He had to be convinced to do it.
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