Independent and honest

Author: Grover
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Publication Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Grover Cleveland is the best unknown president. Most people only remember him for his non-consecutive two terms in the White House. But he won the majority of the popular vote in three elections—this record was only broken by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Why does he leave such a dim impression on the public? Why does his appearance and demeanor seem stiff and unassuming, his public speeches simple, yet he achieved extraordinary things? This requires a reasonable explanation, and it is also a challenging task for historians. Americans should also know, as I have discovered, why a president without charisma, who acts according to principles and conscience—without relying on opinion polls—could still carve his name into a significant era in American presidential history. Grover Cleveland (1837–1908), an American politician and the 22nd and 24th U.S. President, is the only president to have served two non-consecutive terms. He was also the last Democrat elected president after the American Civil War. The Statue of Liberty was built during his presidency. This book narrates Grover Cleveland's political career, highlighting his independent and honest qualities. It also describes his contributions to anti-corruption and anti-partisan spoils, noting that he also suppressed labor strikes, vetoed some welfare bills, and vetoed legislation to aid Civil War veterans. Additionally, Cleveland opposed expansion abroad and practiced isolationism. Before his election, he was a lawyer, and after his presidency, he worked for an insurance company.