During much of our history, the two-term presidential limit was a matter of tradition, and not universally followed. A few presidents tried for a third term, but failed.

FDR, the first of the true "god-king" presidents, won not only a third term, but a fourth.

The 22nd Amendment was instituted and passed after FDR died. It did not apply to Truman, but he chose not to run for a third term. I doubt he would have won if he had. His approval ratings stunk at the time.

Sometimes I wonder what would have happened if FDR's health had been better. He was only 63 when he died. He would have 66 in 1948, 70 in 1950, 74 in 1954.

Thank God for the 22nd. There is way too much "fueherlust" in this country in this day and age.