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Grover Cleveland: The 22nd and 24th President of the United States (1885-1889 and 1893-1897)

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Grover Cleveland was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, serving from 1885 to 1889 and from 1893 to 1897. He was the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms.

Cleveland was born in Caldwell, New Jersey, on March 18, 1837. He was the son of a Presbyterian minister and grew up in poverty. Cleveland attended Hamilton College in New York, but did not graduate. He then moved to Buffalo, New York, where he worked as a lawyer.

Grover Cleveland: The American Presidents Series: The 22nd and 24th President, 1885-1889 and 1893-1897

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Cleveland entered politics in 1870, when he was elected sheriff of Erie County, New York. He served in this position for two terms and then was elected mayor of Buffalo in 1881. As mayor, Cleveland gained a reputation for his honesty and efficiency. He also vetoed a bill that would have allowed the city to build a new city hall, which earned him the nickname "Veto Grover."

In 1882, Cleveland was elected governor of New York. He served in this position for two terms and was a popular and successful governor. In 1884, Cleveland was nominated for president by the Democratic Party. He ran against Republican candidate James G. Blaine and won the election by a narrow margin.

Cleveland's first term as president was marked by his conservative fiscal policies. He vetoed a number of spending bills and reduced the federal budget. Cleveland also opposed imperialism and refused to annex Hawaii. He also signed the Interstate Commerce Act, which regulated railroads.

In 1888, Cleveland was defeated for re-election by Republican candidate Benjamin Harrison. Cleveland returned to his law practice in Buffalo. In 1892, Cleveland was nominated for president again by the Democratic Party. He ran against Republican candidate Harrison and won the election by a comfortable margin.

Cleveland's second term as president was marked by the Pullman Strike of 1894. The strike was a major labor dispute that involved railroad workers and the Pullman Palace Car Company. Cleveland sent federal troops to break up the strike, which resulted in the deaths of several workers. The strike was a major turning point in American labor history and it damaged Cleveland's reputation.

Cleveland also faced economic problems during his second term. The country was in a recession and unemployment was high. Cleveland tried to address the economic problems by raising tariffs and increasing the money supply. However, these policies were not successful and the economy continued to decline.

Cleveland left office in 1897 and returned to his law practice in Buffalo. He died in Princeton, New Jersey, on June 24, 1908.

Legacy

Grover Cleveland is remembered as a conservative Democrat who was a strong leader during a time of economic and social change. He is also remembered for his opposition to imperialism and his strong leadership during the Pullman Strike of 1894.

Cleveland's legacy is complex and controversial. Some historians view him as a successful president who promoted economic growth and stability. Other historians view him as a conservative who was out of touch with the needs of the American people.