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Franklin Roosevelt was the longest-serving U.S. president.

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Should term limits be imposed on U.S. senators and representatives?

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Pres. George Washington's 1796 “Farewell Address”

Pres. George Washington's 1796 “Farewell Address”

Washington set de facto presidential term limits by leaving office after two terms.

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U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein speaks at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, wearing a pink floral jacket and pearl necklace, seated beside another committee member.

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Feinstein died during her fifth term in office at age 90.

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