February 27 in American History
The 22nd Amendment was ratified, formally limiting a president to two elected terms. It was a direct response to Franklin Roosevelt's unprecedented four elections — the country deciding, after the fact, that no one person should hold the office that long. A quiet reaffirmation of Washington's original two-term example.
In 1951: the 22nd Amendment limits presidents to two terms. The 22nd Amendment was ratified, formally limiting a president to two elected terms.
The 22nd Amendment was ratified, formally limiting a president to two elected terms. It was a direct response to Franklin Roosevelt's unprecedented four elections — the country deciding, after the fact, that no one person should hold the office that long. A quiet reaffirmation of Washington's original two-term example.
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