Washington served two terms as president from 1789-1793 and 1793-1796.
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George Washington did serve two terms as President of the United States. He was in office from April 30, 1789 until March 4, 1797. His Vice President was John Adams.
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George Washington, who served two terms between 1789 and 1797, did not seek a third term in office.
It is not a custom, but an amendment from the presidency of FDR. Washington set the tone to only serve 2 terms. He felt that a person should serve his country and then go home.
Washington was the only president never elected to his office - he was acclaimed to it. He served two terms, and could have served to his death, but thought no one person should serve more than two terms.