GROVER CLEVELAND 24th President of the US Buschistory Presents – The Presidents

The Election 1.President: Grover Cleveland Number 24 VP - Adlai Stevenson 2. Political Party - Democrat 3. Term of Office Who came before and after him, and what were their Political parties? Benjamin Harrison (Republican) preceded him and William McKinley (Republican) followed him 5. Were there any unusual circumstances surrounding his ascent to the presidency? If so, describe the situation in specific detail. The debate over coinage and the Tariff continued. Cleveland wanted to lower, but not remove the tariff. Also – Benjamin Harrison’s wife Caroline died during the campaign effectively ending Harrison’s direct participation. Electoral Vote- Cleveland 227, Harrison 145

The Office 6. Are there any catch phrases or terms specifically associated with this president? If so, list and explain them. Silverites and Goldbugs 7. When he left office, was it by: choice, defeat, natural death, assassination, or resignation. Explain your answer. He abandoned his parties Free Silver ideals opening the door for Populist William Jennings Bryan’s nomination against William McKinley. He was not renominated.

Domestic Issues and Events 1893 – Panic of 1893 – Industrial over- expansion and dwindling Gold Reserves, also the failure of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. Repeal of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act – Wilson-Gorman Act, Pullman Strike, Income Tax Act of – Pollock V. Farmers Loan and Trust 1896 – Utah admitted to the Union.

Foreign Policy and Events 1893 – Condemned annexation of Hawaii and US participation in the overthrow of Liliuokalani. Halted the annexation of Hawaii.