RUTHERFORD B. HAYES 19th President of the US Buschistory Presents – The Presidents

The Election President: Rutherford B. Hayes__ Number 19 VP - William Wheeler 2. Political Party - Republican 3. Term of Office Who came before and after him, and what were their Political parties? Ulysses S. Grant (Republican) preceded him and James A. Garfield (Republican) followed him. 5. Were there any unusual circumstances surrounding his ascent to the presidency? If so, describe the situation in specific detail. The election of 1876 was a disputed election. Democrat Samuel Tilden won the popular vote and also won the electoral vote but was one shy of a majority. The election was decided by Congress when a committee voted 8-7 for Hayes along party lines and Hayes promised to end military occupation and Reconstruction of the South.

The Office 6. Are there any catch phrases or terms specifically associated with this president? If so, list and explain them Compromise of When he left office, was it by: choice, defeat, natural death, assassination, or resignation. Explain your answer. He pledged to serve just one term.

Domestic Issues and Events 1877 – Compromise of 1877 ends Reconstruction, Munn V. Illinois (states may regulate warehouse rates for grain), Edison invents the Phonograph, Federal employees barred from political activities 1878 – Bland Allison Act (Passed over Hayes’ Veto) Silver would be used in coinage. Soft Money debate continues 1879 – Standard Oil Trust formed – Big business begins, Light bulb Invented

Foreign Policy and Events 1880 – Panama Canal Declaration – “A canal under American Control” – in response to French efforts to begin construction of the Panama Canal