US History timeline & concept chart: 1789-1860 Early Republic to Antebellum: Difference between revisions
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* sets precedent for two-term limit for presidents | * sets precedent for two-term limit for presidents | ||
** precedent was honored until FDR, although Teddy Roosevelt ran for a third term in 1912 (and lost) | ** precedent was honored until FDR, although Teddy Roosevelt ran for a third term in 1912 (and lost) | ||
=== Washington's "Farewell Address === | |||
* a "valedictory address" (via written statement) to the American people in order to articulate his most important advice: | * a "valedictory address" (via written statement) to the American people in order to articulate his most important advice: | ||
** follow the Constitution (rule of law) in order to ensure "that your union and brotherly affection may be perpetual" | ** follow the Constitution (rule of law) in order to ensure "that your union and brotherly affection may be perpetual" | ||