President Grover Cleveland Biography
Grover Cleveland was the 22nd president and would also serve as the 24th president. His first term was one made up of many reforms and battles with congress. He would lose his re-election attempt to Benjamin Harrison, but later win the presidency back in a rematch in 1892.
The 1884 presidential election was a pivotal moment in American history. It saw the first Democratic president since the Civil War, Grover Cleveland, win the election and become the 22nd President of the United States. This election was significant for many reasons, including its focus on issues such as tariffs and civil service reform. It also marked a shift in power from Republicans to Democrats, with Cleveland winning by a narrow margin of just 0.8%. This election is remembered as one of the most important elections in American history and it set the stage for future presidential elections.
His first term in office was marked by a number of significant events, including the passage of the Interstate Commerce Act, which established federal regulation of railroads; the signing of the Dawes Act, which provided for Native American assimilation; and his vetoing of a bill that would have provided pensions for Civil War veterans. Additionally, Cleveland’s first term saw an increase in tariffs and a decrease in government spending.
Time in Office (1885-1889) (1893-1897)
Born: March 18, 1837
Died: June 24, 1908
Wife: Frances Folsom
Party: Democrat
Vice President: Thomas Hendricks, Adlai Stevenson
Religion: Presbyterian
Reference Links
Grover Cleveland memorial and home
Grover Cleveland on Whitehouse.gov