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Washington's Third Term Debate Examines Presidential Precedents
The article surveys leaders from Washington to Wilson on third terms, noting Washington’s weariness and Jefferson’s fear of life tenure, Jackson’s six year vision, and later presidents urged term limits. It cites Madison, Hayes, McKinley, Roosevelt, and Wilson debates, and ends with Wilson arguing for flexible limits and direct public choice.
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Tom Jefferson
Old Hickory’ Jackson
Hayes
Washington
Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
White House
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Lafayette
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
Vermont
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Old Hickory
Jackson
Congress
Rutherford B. Hayes
McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Senate
House
A. Mitchell Palmer