George Washington did serve two terms as President of the United States. He was in office from April 30, 1789 until March 4, 1797. His Vice President was John Adams.
Washington served two terms as president from 1789-1793 and 1793-1796.
John Addams was George Washington's Vice president who became president after 2 terms as Vice president.
Washington was the only president never elected to his office - he was acclaimed to it. He served two terms, and could have served to his death, but thought no one person should serve more than two terms.
It is not a custom, but an amendment from the presidency of FDR. Washington set the tone to only serve 2 terms. He felt that a person should serve his country and then go home.
George Washington did serve two terms as President of the United States. He was in office from April 30, 1789 until March 4, 1797. His Vice President was John Adams.
George Washington served 2 terms, from April 30, 1789 - March 4, 1797.
George Washington
George Washington
Washington served two terms as president from 1789-1793 and 1793-1796.
George Washington
George Washington served 2 terms, from April 30, 1789 - March 4, 1797.
Two terms as President.
George Washington served 0 terms as vice president. He was not the vice president.
John Addams was George Washington's Vice president who became president after 2 terms as Vice president.
George Washington was the President of the United States for two 4-year terms, for a total of 8 years. Before becoming President, Washington was the General and Commander-in Chief of the Continental Army.
George Washington was the first president to be elected twice. In fact, Washington had to decline to serve a third term and thereby established the precedent against remaining in office for more than two terms.