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20 January - Franklin D. Roosevelt became the US President for the fourth time in 1945

 


Franklin D. Roosevelt was his fourth term as President of the United States on 20 January 1945. The inauguration took place during a time of global conflict, as World War II was ongoing.Roosevelt served as President from 04 March 1933, to 12 April 1945, making him the only U.S. president to be elected for more than two terms. However, he passed away shortly into his fourth term, and Harry S. Truman, his Vice President, succeeded him.  

After Roosevelt's death, the 22nd Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified in 1951, limiting presidents to two terms in office.

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