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Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893) served as America's nineteenth president between 1877 and 1881. Many believe that he won the election due to an unwritten deal called the Compromise of 1877 that officially pulled troops out of the south thereby ending Reconstruction in exchange for his getting the presidency.
Here is a quick list of fast facts for Rutherford B Hayes. For more in depth information, you can also read the Rutherford B Hayes Biography
Birth:
October 4, 1822
Death:
January 17, 1893
Term of Office:
March 4, 1877-March 3, 1881
Number of Terms Elected:
1 Term
First Lady:
Lucy Ware Webb
Rutherford B Hayes Quote:
"Abolish plutocracy if you would abolish poverty."
Major Events While in Office:
- Compromise of 1877 (End of Reconstruction)
- Bland-Allison Act (1878)
- Pronounced the necessity of creating an American controlled canal in Panama (1880)
States Entering Union While in Office:
- none
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Rutherford B Hayes Biography
Take a more in depth look at the nineteenth president of the United States through this biography. You'll learn about his childhood, family, early career, and the major events of his administration.
Reconstruction Era
As the Civil War ended, the government was left with the job of mending the horrendous rift that had torn the nation apart. The programs of reconstruction were efforts to help achieve this goal.
Top 10 Significant Presidential Elections
Rutherford B Hayes was involved in one of the top ten significant elections in American History. In 1876, he beat Samuel Tilden for the presidency when it was put into the House of Representatives. It is believed that through the Compromise of 1877, Hayes agreed to end Reconstruction and recall all troops from the South in exchange for the presidency
Chart of Presidents and Vice Presidents
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