Sworn in twice

Tomorrow Barack Obama gets sworn in for a second term as President of the United States.

43 men have served as President of the United States. Of the 43:

• Elected twice, served full terms – 12 (including Obama)
• Elected once, defeated – 8
• Elected once, died in office – 5
• Succeeded to office, retired – 4
• Elected once, retired – 4
• Succeeded to office, re-elected – 4
• Elected twice, died in office – 2
• Elected, defeated, elected – 1
• Elected four times, died in office – 1
• Elected twice, resigned – 1
• Succeeded to office, defeated – 1

Worth noting that many of those who retired after one term, wanted to stand again but failed to gain their party’s nomination. However some were genuine retirements.