Grover Cleveland Again!
It was a difficult time for the American people, and they looked to the president and Congress for answers. Both struggled with finding a solution.
Benjamin Harrison — A Forgotten President
Harrison would serve his four years but fail to make a strong impact as president, although his administration did function efficiently and mostly effectively.
Restoring the Monroe Doctrine
Grover Cleveland gained praise for “reminding” the rest of the world that the Monroe Doctrine would guide U.S. foreign policy in the western hemisphere.
Chester A. Arthur Steps Aside
Having lost his political allies, Arthur failed to win his party’s nomination at the 1884 Republican Convention in Chicago.
Chester A. Arthur Assumes the Presidency
James Garfield’s assassination just 100 days after his inauguration plunged the nation into mourning a fallen president for the second time in less than 20 years.
Farewell to Hayes
Hayes was one of the first presidents to truly understand the importance of educating the public regarding key policy issues by using persuasive arguments and modeling actions.
Hayes Struggles to Overcome Election Controversy
International situations resulted in a question regarding Rutherford’s abilities to lead the nation.
The House Decides the Election of 1876
The outcry from the Democratic Party was loud and shrill, dubbing Rutherford B. Hayes as “Mr. Fraudulency.”
Controversy and Compromise: The Election of 1876
Republicans felt confident that Rutherford B. Hayes was the perfect compromise candidate, but the Democrats weren’t going to step aside without a fight.
Rotten Apples in the Barrel
Amidst the negative publicity regarding his administration, Grant seemed most troubled by his failure to improve the lives of indigenous peoples.
Misfortune to Be Called
The highly skilled military leader who rescued the Union Army seemed to wither in Washington, DC.
Grant for President
For most presidential historians, the period following the Civil War ranks among the most difficult eras in U.S. history.
The Johnson Impeachment and Trial
Why had Congress stepped in, other than its dislike of the 17th president and his overall policies regarding Reconstruction?
So, Who Controls Reconstruction?
In early March 1867, Congress took bold steps to restrict President Andrew Johnson’s authority.
Bend or Break
Battle lines had once again been drawn — this time in Washington, DC, instead of along the Mason-Dixon line.
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