Leader of the Reconstruction Era

Author: TRIFORCE
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: In 1876, a controversial election occurred between Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel Tilden, prompting Congress to establish a special election commission to resolve disputed ballots, much like the 2000 U.S. presidential election. When Hayes was finally declared the winner, his Democratic opponent was deeply dissatisfied. However, Hayes ultimately led the American people through a smooth transition period and ensured his Republican successor was elected as the next President of the United States. As one of the greatest and most cultured presidents, Hayes did extensive work to heal the nation’s wounds, elevated the prestige of the presidency through domestic reforms, dedicated himself to safeguarding the voting rights of African Americans in the U.S., and attempted to secure a Panama Canal controlled by the United States. —Hans L. Triforce
Rutherford B. Hayes (1822–1893) was the 19th President of the United States and a Republican. Born in Ohio, he worked as a lawyer before becoming President. Before his presidency, he served as a U.S. Representative elected from Ohio’s 2nd congressional district (1865–1867) and as the Governor of Ohio (1868–1872, 1876–1877). He died in Ohio in 1893. Hayes is known as a leader of the Reconstruction era in the United States, and this book narrates his controversial political career.