George Washington - Washington declined to run for a third term of office

Time: 1792

Place: U.S.

Details: In 1796, Washington declined to run for a third term of office, believing his death in office would create an image of a lifetime appointment. The precedent of a two-term limit was created by his retirement from office.

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