the 1944 presidential election was a milestone in american politics for two reasons. it was the first time a candidate for president was born in the 20th century. it was the last time democrats carried every state in the southern united states. the election had at least one other long-reaching effect. it led to the 1951 passing of the twenty-second amendment to the united states constitution. it prohibits anyone from serving more than two terms as president of the united states.