The Presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes A Bridge Between War and Renewal

There are many “firsts” associated with Rutherford B. Hayes, the nation's nineteenth president whose single term lasted from 1877 to 1881. Hayes' parents were Rutherford and Sophia Birchard Hayes. Hayes married Lucy Ware Webb in 1852. They had eight children: Birchard Austin, Webb Cook, Rutherford ... The following pardons were stolen from the National Archives-Philadelphia by Shawn Aubitz in 2002. They were signed by the President of the United States. This oil on canvas portrait of President Rutherford B. Hayes was done by Daniel Huntington in 1884. Rutherford B. Hayes was the 19th president of the United States. He was elected in 1876. Many people argued about whether the election was fair. A major general in the Civil War; a two-term Ohio Representative, and a three-term Ohio Governor, before becoming President. Hayes was concerned for the rights of African-Americans and other minorities. As a volunteer lawyer for the Underground Railroad, he had helped fugitive slaves ... As the 19th President of the United States (1877-1881), Rutherford B. Hayes oversaw the end of Reconstruction, began the efforts that led to civil service ... AbstractRutherford B. Hayes inherited a political-economic disaster from his predecessor. The long-promised return to the gold standard ... Overall, “Rutherford B. Hayes: Warrior & President” is a thorough and detailed biography which also offers a useful perspective on Hayes's life and legacy.