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Rutherford B Hayes
Serving in the Congress as well as a three-term Ohio governor, Rutherford B Hayes was a war hero, highly educated, and a viable candidate for the presidency in 1876.
rutherford b hayes biography • rutherford b hayes early life • rutherford b hayes in the civil war • rutherford b. hayes and the election of 1876 • the political life of rutherford b hayes
Serving in the Congress as well as a three-term Ohio governor, Rutherford B Hayes was a war hero, highly educated, and a viable candidate for the presidency in 1876.
rutherford b hayes biography • rutherford b hayes early life • rutherford b hayes in the civil war • rutherford b. hayes and the election of 1876 • the political life of rutherford b hayes
LEMONADE LUCY
Lucy Webb Hayes is remembered for banning liquor from the White House, earning her the nickname "Lemonade Lucy." Learn more about this fascinating First Lady.
hayes • lemonade lucy • president • roman punch • rutherford b. hayes
Lucy Webb Hayes is remembered for banning liquor from the White House, earning her the nickname "Lemonade Lucy." Learn more about this fascinating First Lady.
hayes • lemonade lucy • president • roman punch • rutherford b. hayes
The Life of Rutherford B Hayes
President Hayes won one of the most fiercely contested elections in American history. Hayes brought dignity, honesty and moderate reform to the White House.
the life of rutherford b hayes • the 19th president of the united states • rutherford b hayes • hayes enters politics • hayes american civil war
President Hayes won one of the most fiercely contested elections in American history. Hayes brought dignity, honesty and moderate reform to the White House.
the life of rutherford b hayes • the 19th president of the united states • rutherford b hayes • hayes enters politics • hayes american civil war
The Rise of Rutherford B. Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes achieved the Presidency in part because his early life offered very little in the way of scandal. He was a capable lawyer and a wartime hero.
rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
Rutherford B. Hayes achieved the Presidency in part because his early life offered very little in the way of scandal. He was a capable lawyer and a wartime hero.
rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidency
Rutherford B. Hayes is not among the most well-known Presidents of the United States, but he played an important role in determining the shape of the union after the war.
rutherford b. hayes • republican presidents • radical reconstruction • republican party history • american presidents
Rutherford B. Hayes is not among the most well-known Presidents of the United States, but he played an important role in determining the shape of the union after the war.
rutherford b. hayes • republican presidents • radical reconstruction • republican party history • american presidents
The Controversial Election of 1876
Though Rutherford B. Hayes trailed in both popular and electoral votes, a congressional compromise named him President on one of the most controversial elections in Ameri
rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
Though Rutherford B. Hayes trailed in both popular and electoral votes, a congressional compromise named him President on one of the most controversial elections in Ameri
rutherford b. hayes • whig party • republican party history • american presidents • united states civil war
Rutherford Hayes and Samuel Tilden: The 1876 American Election Won by a Single Vote
In the closest election in our history, the man who received the most popular votes lost the election. For the only time in our history, an Electoral Commission decided the winner of the election.
hayes • tilden • closest election in american history • american election won by one vote • american election
In the closest election in our history, the man who received the most popular votes lost the election. For the only time in our history, an Electoral Commission decided the winner of the election.
hayes • tilden • closest election in american history • american election won by one vote • american election
A History of the White House Easter Egg Roll
President Hayes decided to let children roll Easter eggs down the lawn of the White House after Congress passed a law in 1876 that forbade play on the Capitol grounds.
white house easter egg roll • rutherford b hayes • barack and michelle obama at easter • jimmy and rosalynn carter at easter.online tickets • easter for children at the white house
President Hayes decided to let children roll Easter eggs down the lawn of the White House after Congress passed a law in 1876 that forbade play on the Capitol grounds.
white house easter egg roll • rutherford b hayes • barack and michelle obama at easter • jimmy and rosalynn carter at easter.online tickets • easter for children at the white house
First Lady Sarah Childress Polk
Sarah Polk enjoyed the political life and was a great help to her husband while he was in office, writing speeches, tending to correspondence and other matters.
sarah childress polk • president james knox polk • eleventh president of the united states • first lady who would not allow dancing • polk place in nashville tennessee
Sarah Polk enjoyed the political life and was a great help to her husband while he was in office, writing speeches, tending to correspondence and other matters.
sarah childress polk • president james knox polk • eleventh president of the united states • first lady who would not allow dancing • polk place in nashville tennessee
President Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison's four years in the office of President has been largely forgotten in the century since. His legacy is mixed, despite a strong legislative agenda.
benjamin harrison • sherman antitrust act • sherman silver purchase act • mckinley tariff • william mckinley
Benjamin Harrison's four years in the office of President has been largely forgotten in the century since. His legacy is mixed, despite a strong legislative agenda.
benjamin harrison • sherman antitrust act • sherman silver purchase act • mckinley tariff • william mckinley
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: THE HAYES KIDS
Rutherford and Lucy Hayes moved into the White House in 1877. They had children ranging in age from six years old to adult. It was a lively White House. Their children went on to successful careers with many notable accomplishments, including one who received the Medal of Honor.
hayes • fanny • rutherford • lucy • sardi
Rutherford and Lucy Hayes moved into the White House in 1877. They had children ranging in age from six years old to adult. It was a lively White House. Their children went on to successful careers with many notable accomplishments, including one who received the Medal of Honor.
hayes • fanny • rutherford • lucy • sardi
Silverites Versus Goldbugs
In the late nineteenth century, politics increasingly centered around the fiery debate between a currency set on silver and gold (bimetalism) and one set on gold only.
silverites • goldbugs • gilded age • free silver • gold standard
In the late nineteenth century, politics increasingly centered around the fiery debate between a currency set on silver and gold (bimetalism) and one set on gold only.
silverites • goldbugs • gilded age • free silver • gold standard
Tense Presidential Interregnums
The period between the election of a new president and Inauguration Day has sometimes been filled with agitation.
presidential • interregnum • inauguration • election • rachel jackson
The period between the election of a new president and Inauguration Day has sometimes been filled with agitation.
presidential • interregnum • inauguration • election • rachel jackson
The Politics of James A. Garfield
James A. Garfield worked very hard throughout his life, succeeding at many things, including his education, his military career, and, of course, politics.
james a garfield • united states presidents • presidential assassinations • shortest terms for u.s. presidents • stalwarts
James A. Garfield worked very hard throughout his life, succeeding at many things, including his education, his military career, and, of course, politics.
james a garfield • united states presidents • presidential assassinations • shortest terms for u.s. presidents • stalwarts
The Rise of Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison, grandson of President William Henry Harrison, climbed quickly up the political ladder, from local politics to national recognition.
benjamin harrison • william henry harrison • indianapolis indiana • united states civil war • dark horse candidate
Benjamin Harrison, grandson of President William Henry Harrison, climbed quickly up the political ladder, from local politics to national recognition.
benjamin harrison • william henry harrison • indianapolis indiana • united states civil war • dark horse candidate
The Rise of William McKinley
William McKinley, the Ohioan who would later become President, began his life in politics early, and lived much of his life in service to his country.
president william mckinley • canton ohio • united states civil war • rutherford b hayes • mckinley tariff
William McKinley, the Ohioan who would later become President, began his life in politics early, and lived much of his life in service to his country.
president william mckinley • canton ohio • united states civil war • rutherford b hayes • mckinley tariff
FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENTS IN UNIFORM, PART III
This article looks at the Presidents after the Civil War, and their role in that conflict. All but one President from Lincoln until the end of the century served in the Civil War, many of them with distinction.
lincoln • grant • hayes • garfield • arthur
This article looks at the Presidents after the Civil War, and their role in that conflict. All but one President from Lincoln until the end of the century served in the Civil War, many of them with distinction.
lincoln • grant • hayes • garfield • arthur
American Presidents' Religious Affiliations
Forty-five percent of American Presidents were either Presbyterian or Episcopalian. Other faith traditions included evangelical churches, Deists, and one Catholic.
religious affiliations of american presidents • protestant denominations of us presidents • church membership of us presidents • presidents without church membership • episcopalian presidents;presbyterian presidents
Forty-five percent of American Presidents were either Presbyterian or Episcopalian. Other faith traditions included evangelical churches, Deists, and one Catholic.
religious affiliations of american presidents • protestant denominations of us presidents • church membership of us presidents • presidents without church membership • episcopalian presidents;presbyterian presidents
MINORITY PRESIDENTS
In this election year, the term "minority President" is often used in describing past election and past Presidents. Confusion is caused by the various and different definitions of this term. In this article, we learn the definitions, andlook at examples of each.
president • election • electoral college • popular vote • electoral vote
In this election year, the term "minority President" is often used in describing past election and past Presidents. Confusion is caused by the various and different definitions of this term. In this article, we learn the definitions, andlook at examples of each.
president • election • electoral college • popular vote • electoral vote
PRESIDENTIAL RATING POLLS
Presidential rating polls are a regular part of election year activities. Look at a couple of polls and see how your opinions compare to the "experts."
president • polls • ratings
Presidential rating polls are a regular part of election year activities. Look at a couple of polls and see how your opinions compare to the "experts."
president • polls • ratings
The Stolen Presidential Election of 1876
Congressional compromise awarded disputed electoral votes from three Southern states to Rutherford B. Hayes and ended Reconstruction in the South.
election of 1876 • the stolen election • tilden versus hayes in 1876 • the 1877 compromise • the 1877 corrupt bargain
Congressional compromise awarded disputed electoral votes from three Southern states to Rutherford B. Hayes and ended Reconstruction in the South.
election of 1876 • the stolen election • tilden versus hayes in 1876 • the 1877 compromise • the 1877 corrupt bargain
CIVIL WAR VETS IN THE WHITE HOUSE, PART III
The Presidents who served at the end of the 19th century compiled excellent records, which helped their political careers after the war. Some were genuine war heroes displaying courage and leadership on the battlefields. One served with ability and integrity at home. All showed the signs of leadership that made them President.
arthur • cleveland • harrison • mckinley • civil war
The Presidents who served at the end of the 19th century compiled excellent records, which helped their political careers after the war. Some were genuine war heroes displaying courage and leadership on the battlefields. One served with ability and integrity at home. All showed the signs of leadership that made them President.
arthur • cleveland • harrison • mckinley • civil war
Let's Go to the Library!
A museum devoted to one man? If the man (or someday, woman) is President of the United States, why not? Here's a summary of what the Presidential Library system has to offer.
president of the united states • presidential libraries • chief executive • presidential libraries act of 1955 • presidential records act
A museum devoted to one man? If the man (or someday, woman) is President of the United States, why not? Here's a summary of what the Presidential Library system has to offer.
president of the united states • presidential libraries • chief executive • presidential libraries act of 1955 • presidential records act
All the Presidents' Children
The White House, probably the most famous building in America, is a glass house. The private lives of its residents are on display for the country (and sometimes the world) to see. But in an age when books about the presidents' lives are published almost daily, one area of White House life has been consistently ignored -- that of the many kids, children and grandchildren of presidents, who have lived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
white house • children • presidents • history • books
The White House, probably the most famous building in America, is a glass house. The private lives of its residents are on display for the country (and sometimes the world) to see. But in an age when books about the presidents' lives are published almost daily, one area of White House life has been consistently ignored -- that of the many kids, children and grandchildren of presidents, who have lived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
white house • children • presidents • history • books
First Ladies
Often seems that before the twentieth century the position of first lady held little political power and served as nothing more that a "housekeeper" for the White House.
first lady • white house • president • jacqueline bouvier kennedy • letitia christian tyler
Often seems that before the twentieth century the position of first lady held little political power and served as nothing more that a "housekeeper" for the White House.
first lady • white house • president • jacqueline bouvier kennedy • letitia christian tyler
First Ladies of the USA.
Often seems that before the twentieth century the position of first lady held little political power and served as nothing more that a "housekeeper" for the White House.
jacqueline • kennedy • letitia tyler • frances cleveland • lucy hayes
Often seems that before the twentieth century the position of first lady held little political power and served as nothing more that a "housekeeper" for the White House.
jacqueline • kennedy • letitia tyler • frances cleveland • lucy hayes
Miss Marple of St. Mary Mead
Agatha Christie's Miss Marple, with her knitting, gardening and shrewd view of human nature, solved crime based on her experiences in the country village of St. Mary Mead
miss marple • agatha christie • st mary mead • the thirteen problems • the body in the library
Agatha Christie's Miss Marple, with her knitting, gardening and shrewd view of human nature, solved crime based on her experiences in the country village of St. Mary Mead
miss marple • agatha christie • st mary mead • the thirteen problems • the body in the library
American Presidents
This article will help students to learn the names and order and dates of office of American Presidents, as well as facts about the office of President.
american presidents • election process • united states presidents • presidents of united states • election
This article will help students to learn the names and order and dates of office of American Presidents, as well as facts about the office of President.
american presidents • election process • united states presidents • presidents of united states • election
College Education and American Presidents
Most American Presidents received college degrees from predominantly Northeastern institutions like Harvard, but several never attended or dropped out.
college education and american presidents • presidents that dropped out of college • presidents never attending college • presidents that attended harvard • where presidents went to school
Most American Presidents received college degrees from predominantly Northeastern institutions like Harvard, but several never attended or dropped out.
college education and american presidents • presidents that dropped out of college • presidents never attending college • presidents that attended harvard • where presidents went to school
Electoral Mathematics
The mathematics of the Electoral College increases the importance of winning California, especially for Al Gore.
electoral college • al gore • george bush
The mathematics of the Electoral College increases the importance of winning California, especially for Al Gore.
electoral college • al gore • george bush
Political Corruption in America
Political corruption has been a problem since the first Europeans settled in America. From officials to politicians, laws are circumvented to obtain riches and/or power.
political corruption • political corruption history in america • political corruption reform • political corruption supreme court decisions • political corruption effects
Political corruption has been a problem since the first Europeans settled in America. From officials to politicians, laws are circumvented to obtain riches and/or power.
political corruption • political corruption history in america • political corruption reform • political corruption supreme court decisions • political corruption effects
Three Term Presidential Attempts in US Elections
Before ratification of the 22nd Amendment, only three presidents sought a third term in office, upsetting tradition and precedent that began with the Founding Fathers.
three term presidential attempts • george washington's precedent • election of 1876 • election of 1912 • election of 1940
Before ratification of the 22nd Amendment, only three presidents sought a third term in office, upsetting tradition and precedent that began with the Founding Fathers.
three term presidential attempts • george washington's precedent • election of 1876 • election of 1912 • election of 1940
Why January 20 For Inauguration Day
The president of the United States has been inaugurated at noon on January 20 since 1937 when the Constitution was given the 20th Amendment, changing it from March 4.
why is january 20 inauguration day • what will happen on inauguration day • what is the history of inauguration day • famous moments at past inauguration days • presidential oath of office
The president of the United States has been inaugurated at noon on January 20 since 1937 when the Constitution was given the 20th Amendment, changing it from March 4.
why is january 20 inauguration day • what will happen on inauguration day • what is the history of inauguration day • famous moments at past inauguration days • presidential oath of office
America's Warrior Presidents
While George Washington is the classic Warrior President, the history of the presidency is full of distinguished military men who exercised strong leadership.
american warrior presidents • generals as presidents • presidents with military background • how effective are generals as presidents • failed military presidents
While George Washington is the classic Warrior President, the history of the presidency is full of distinguished military men who exercised strong leadership.
american warrior presidents • generals as presidents • presidents with military background • how effective are generals as presidents • failed military presidents
Book Review: Alternate Presidents
Every four years, Americans elect their president but what if things turned out differently?
presidential elections • fictional u.s. presidents • alternative u.s. history • aaron burr • victoria woodhull
Every four years, Americans elect their president but what if things turned out differently?
presidential elections • fictional u.s. presidents • alternative u.s. history • aaron burr • victoria woodhull
Cherokee and Slavery
Review of the history of slavery in the Cherokee Nation.
cherokee nation • slavery in "indian territory • " freedmen • dawes commission • vote on cherokee citizenship
Review of the history of slavery in the Cherokee Nation.
cherokee nation • slavery in "indian territory • " freedmen • dawes commission • vote on cherokee citizenship
Civil War Political Generals
The appointment of political generals by Abraham Lincoln was part of an effort to help unify the North and guarantee support from ethnic and political constituencies.
civil war political generals • benefits of political generals • political generals and incompetence • contributions of political generals in the civil w • lincoln appoints political generals
The appointment of political generals by Abraham Lincoln was part of an effort to help unify the North and guarantee support from ethnic and political constituencies.
civil war political generals • benefits of political generals • political generals and incompetence • contributions of political generals in the civil w • lincoln appoints political generals
CIVIL WAR VETS IN THE WHITE HOUSE, PART II
Rutherford B. Hayes and James Garfield were genuine war heroes. Hayes was wounded four times, and had four horses shot out from under him in more than 50 battles. Garfield was cited for exceptional bravery at the Battle of Chickmauga. Both rose to the rank of major general, and were elected to Congress on the strength of their popularity as war heroes. The Civl War, and their records in it, made their careers and helped them get to the White House.
garfield • hayes • rosecrans • grant • marshall
Rutherford B. Hayes and James Garfield were genuine war heroes. Hayes was wounded four times, and had four horses shot out from under him in more than 50 battles. Garfield was cited for exceptional bravery at the Battle of Chickmauga. Both rose to the rank of major general, and were elected to Congress on the strength of their popularity as war heroes. The Civl War, and their records in it, made their careers and helped them get to the White House.
garfield • hayes • rosecrans • grant • marshall
Funny, Profound U.S. President Quotes & Sayings
When the U.S. president speaks, everyone listens. On this President's Day, let's take a fun look at some of the best and worst quotes from the men who've held the office.
president • quotes • sayings • funny • profound
When the U.S. president speaks, everyone listens. On this President's Day, let's take a fun look at some of the best and worst quotes from the men who've held the office.
president • quotes • sayings • funny • profound
More Presidential Fun Facts
Trivial facts about each of the men that have held the office of the presidency.
fun facts about u.s. presidents • presidential trivia • little known facts about the presidents • president who got a patent • impeached president
Trivial facts about each of the men that have held the office of the presidency.
fun facts about u.s. presidents • presidential trivia • little known facts about the presidents • president who got a patent • impeached president
President Cleveland's First Term
Grover Cleveland's first term as President of the United States saw him attempting to reform the Federal Government, though he did little legistlating.
president grover cleveland • gold standard • protective tariff • bland allison silver purchase act • mayor of buffalo
Grover Cleveland's first term as President of the United States saw him attempting to reform the Federal Government, though he did little legistlating.
president grover cleveland • gold standard • protective tariff • bland allison silver purchase act • mayor of buffalo
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATIONS: DEVIATIONS FROM TRADITION, PART II
Presidential inaugurations have not always taken place on the day required by the Constitution. In this article, we will discover which Presidents intentionally violated the Constitution even before they took the oath of office and why they did so. Also, we will learn which Presidents deviated from tradition by having someone other than the Chief Justice administer the oath of office to them.
president • chief justice • new york • philadelphia • buffalo
Presidential inaugurations have not always taken place on the day required by the Constitution. In this article, we will discover which Presidents intentionally violated the Constitution even before they took the oath of office and why they did so. Also, we will learn which Presidents deviated from tradition by having someone other than the Chief Justice administer the oath of office to them.
president • chief justice • new york • philadelphia • buffalo
PRESIDENTIAL PASTIMES, PART II
In this article, we continue our examination of presidential hobbies, sports and leisures activities. While most shared the same interests as the people they represented, some had very unusual interests.
grant • hayes • garfield • arthur • cleveland
In this article, we continue our examination of presidential hobbies, sports and leisures activities. While most shared the same interests as the people they represented, some had very unusual interests.
grant • hayes • garfield • arthur • cleveland
Term Limits for Parties?
American Presidents, with one exception, have been limited to two terms in office, first by tradition, then by Constitutional Amendment. How about their parties?
two-term tradition • george washington precedent • election limits for parties • 22nd amendment • roosevelt breaks tradition
American Presidents, with one exception, have been limited to two terms in office, first by tradition, then by Constitutional Amendment. How about their parties?
two-term tradition • george washington precedent • election limits for parties • 22nd amendment • roosevelt breaks tradition
The Filibuster in Parliamentary Procedure
Popularized in the mid-19th Century, the filibuster gives Senators, individually or in groups, the power to stop all Senate floor business.
the senate filibuster • the filibuster in american history • purpose of the filibuster • is the filibuster democratic • historical examples of the filibuster
Popularized in the mid-19th Century, the filibuster gives Senators, individually or in groups, the power to stop all Senate floor business.
the senate filibuster • the filibuster in american history • purpose of the filibuster • is the filibuster democratic • historical examples of the filibuster
The Politics of Chester A. Arthur
Chester A. Arthur, soon to be 21st President of the United States, was a loyal member of the stalwart faction of Republican Politics throughout his rise to the Vice-Presi
chester a. arthur • 21st president • presidents of the united states • stalwarts and half-breeds • political patronage
Chester A. Arthur, soon to be 21st President of the United States, was a loyal member of the stalwart faction of Republican Politics throughout his rise to the Vice-Presi
chester a. arthur • 21st president • presidents of the united states • stalwarts and half-breeds • political patronage
The Republican Syndrome
Since the Republican Party's inception, its candidates have dominated the presidency. The U.S. has experienced some of its worst catastrophes under Republican leaders.
republicans • republicanparty • syndromegeorgew.bush • bush.presidents • conservatives watergate
Since the Republican Party's inception, its candidates have dominated the presidency. The U.S. has experienced some of its worst catastrophes under Republican leaders.
republicans • republicanparty • syndromegeorgew.bush • bush.presidents • conservatives watergate
U.S. Presidents Fact Sheet
Who was the 39th president of the U.S.? What party did John Quincy Adams represent? Find out many answers you need to know about the Presidents of the U.S.
u.s. presidents • united states presidents • facts about presidents • news for kids • presidents wives
Who was the 39th president of the U.S.? What party did John Quincy Adams represent? Find out many answers you need to know about the Presidents of the U.S.
u.s. presidents • united states presidents • facts about presidents • news for kids • presidents wives
Voter Participation in America 1876-1920
With minor exception, American voters demonstrated growing apathy with the major political parties during presidential elections by staying at home on election day.
voter participation in presidential elections afte • comparing voter percentages between 1876 and 1920 • the decline in voter participation during the gild • reasons for voter participation decline 1876 - 192 • political issues that increased voter participatio
With minor exception, American voters demonstrated growing apathy with the major political parties during presidential elections by staying at home on election day.
voter participation in presidential elections afte • comparing voter percentages between 1876 and 1920 • the decline in voter participation during the gild • reasons for voter participation decline 1876 - 192 • political issues that increased voter participatio
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