Historical Events tagged with "term limits"
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Politics & Government
Limitation of Presidential Terms Ratified
February 27th, 1951 74 years ago
The Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, limiting presidents to two terms in office. This amendment was a response to Franklin D. Roosevelt's four-term presidency, aiming to prevent any future president from holding office for an extended period. Proposed by Congress in 1947, the amendment was ratified by the required number of states, emphasizing a commitment to democratic principles and the desire to maintain a rotation in leadership.
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