Why Does America Have Presidential Term Limits?

Congress passed the 22nd Amendment in 1947, imposing a two-term limit after more than 170 years of George Washington’s unwritten precedent. President Trump has hinted that he wants a third term anyway.

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Words Used in Donald Trump’s Second Inaugural Address

Frequently mentioned words in historic speeches from Donald J. Trump to George Washington.

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George Washington’s Inaugural Coat on Display at Mount Vernon

For a limited time, George Washington’s inaugural coat, which distanced his office from the military and from European royalty, will be on display at Mount Vernon.

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