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The main reason that George Washington left office after two terms was that he did not want to establish an imperial presidency. He believed it should be an office of the people not a dynasty.

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He thought two terms was long enough to be in power. He didn't want to hold office for life and be seen as a king or emperor. He was also fairly old by then.

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