Why didn't George Washington want to be president at first?
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George Washington did not want to accept the presidency that the people wanted to give him for fear of becoming a tyrant himself, just like King George II of England, from whom they just declared themselves independent from. When he became president, he made an example by only taking 2 terms and then refusing to continue being president. It wasn't until much later that a law was introduced to prevent any single president from serving more than 2 terms.
George Washington did not want to accept the presidency that the people wanted to give him for fear of becoming a tyrant himself, just like King George II of England, from whom they just declared themselves independent from. When he became president, he made an example by only taking 2 terms and then refusing to continue being president. It wasn't until much later that a law was introduced to prevent any single president from serving more than 2 terms.
George Washington was initially reluctant to become president due to fears of tyranny, a desire for personal privacy, and a sense of civic duty. He ultimately accepted the role to serve his country but established the precedent of only serving two terms in office. His Farewell Address highlighted his concerns about political factions and the concentration of power.
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