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George Washington hesistated to take his salary at first, but became convinced that refusing salary would set a precedent that might discourage other less wealthy men from running for President.
It is not possible to answer this question without knowing what precedent you are referring to, since many presidents throughout history set particular precedents that still influence us today.
I am not sure how important it was since there were not really very many presidents who would have served a third term even without Washington's precedent. Maybe Jefferson, Madison, Monroe or Theodore Roosevelt would have considered a third term had the precedent not been set against it. Jackson and Wilson might have if they were healthier when their second terms ended.
George Washington is an important figure in United States history. The number one thing that he is important for is being the first president of the Unites States.
The most important precedent set by Washigton was that you could only be President for two terms. President's after Washington soon followed this precedent and now it has become a law
The first president was George Washington :)
George Washington is often called the President without precedent. This is because he was the very first President of the United States.
Two-Term Limit As President.
George Washington set this precedent when he refused to run for a third term despite encouragement from many to do so.
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A major precedent was to serve only two terms as President. Washington could have run for a third term, but chose to step down instead.
George Washington was the man.
George Washington was the man.
One major precedent that George Washington set was a limited term as president. He could have been president for as long as he liked but he chose to leave the office after two terms. Only one president has served for more than two terms.
He formed a cabinet approved by the Senate.
He formed a cabinet approved by the Senate.