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.
President Johnson Plans Reconstruction
After all that serious “Tennessee talk” about the Confederacy and the elitist class of leaders, Johnson appeared to have crumbled in his resolve.
Reconstructing a Deconstructed Country
Andrew Johnson was not going to easily comply with Republicans’ demands or their plans to lead reconstruction policy.
Wrong Man and the Wrong Time
How did Andrew Johnson become president? And who was this difficult-to-define man?
The War Ends and So Does a President’s Life
On April 9, 1865, the nation’s long nightmare was ended. But celebration in the North was short-lived.
Lincoln and the Slavery Issue
He struggled with the complexities of the situation.
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