Preview

Grover Cleveland

Better Essays
Open Document
Open Document
770 Words
Grammar
Grammar
Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Writing
Writing
Score
Score
Grover Cleveland
Wallace Whipps
Grover Cleveland defined success as being honest by fighting corruption in government, and being remembered for making government run more efficiently.
Cleveland was born to Anne and Richard Cleveland, March 18, 1837 in Caldwell, New Jersey, the fifth of nine children. Richard, a minister of the Presbyterian Church, was posted in various parts of New York State. In 1853 Richard died, and Grover quit school to support his family, by teaching school with his older brother at the New York Institute for Special Education. In 1854, He went to work for his uncle, Lewis W. Allen; Allen introduced Grover to the partners of the law firm, Rogers, Brown, and Rogers in which he took a clerkship, passing the bar exam in 1859 (Summers).
Grover stayed out of the Civil War by paying $300 dollars for a substitute and went to work as the assistant district attorney for Erie County New York until 1873. That same year he went into practice in Buffalo, New York when local businessmen asked him to run for mayor. Cleveland won as a Democrat and exposed corruption in the city, earning the respect of voters. In 1882 he ran and won the gubernatorial race in New York State. Grover opposed the political machine, “Tammany Hall,” in New York City, although they supported him during his election. The Democrats took notice and nominated him for the presidency in 1884 (Beschloss and Sidey 3, 4).
Cleveland, at forty-four, ran as a reformer for the presidency in 1884, strongly supported by Democrats and reform Republicans, and won the presidency. During his first term he married his long time sweetheart, twenty-one year old Frances Folsom, becoming the first president to be married in the White House. Grover authored and passed the Presidential Succession Act of 1886. This made it clear in what succession the cabinet would follow if the President and the Vice-President died in office speaker of the house being the first in line. He also authored and passed the Interstate



Cited: Beschloss, Michael and Sidey, Hugh. Grover Cleveland. Rep. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 16 March, 2013. “Grover Cleveland.” Chicago Press. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 March 2013. “Grover Cleveland” (n.d.): n. pag. History Channel. A&E Networks Television. Web. 16 March. 2013. Kelly, Martin. “Grover Cleveland.” Grover Cleveland (n.d.): pag. Web. 16 March. 2013. Summers S. Robert. “Grover Cleveland.” President of the United States (POTUS) (n.d.): Pag. Web. 16 March. 2013.

You May Also Find These Documents Helpful

  • Good Essays

    James A. Garfield, The youngest of five children was born in a log cabin in northern Ohio, Civil War Vetterin and congressman was nominated By the Republican Party in the 1880 Presidential Election. There weren’t many pressing issues during Garfield’s campaign, other than the fight for civil service reform. One other issue in Garfield’s campaign was the reconstruction and development of the United States after the civil war, even though the reconstruction era was technically over it was still an important topic during the campaign.…

    • 334 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    Important events that happened when Millard Fillmore was president were ,”He signed the fugitive slave act, he announced his support of the compromise of 1850, the us ratified its first commercial treaty with El Salvador, The Democratic National Convention nominates Franklin Pierce of New Hampshire for the presidency and William R. King of Alabama for the vice presidency, In Congressional elections, Democrats gain three Senate seats for a 38-22 majority over the Whigs. The Democrats also pick up 19 seats in the House for a 159-71 majority.”…

    • 531 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Satisfactory Essays

    The United States presidential election of 1904 held on November 8, 1904, resulted in the election to a full term for President Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt had succeeded to the presidency upon the assassination of William McKinley in 1901. The Republican Party unanimously nominated Roosevelt for president at their 1904 national convention. During the election campaign, Roosevelt called on the voters to support his "Square Deal" policies. The nominee of the Democratic Party was Alton B. Parker, Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals.…

    • 143 Words
    • 1 Page
    Satisfactory Essays
  • Good Essays

    Grover Cleveland was elected the 22nd (1885-1889) and the 24th (1893-1897) President of the United States. He really never tried to do anything as far as falling into politics. “As a lawyer in Buffalo, he became notable for his single-minded concentration upon whatever task faced him.” Before his election in 1855 he moved to Buffalo to start training for the practice of law. Cleveland then was elected sheriff of Erie County in western New York in 1870. Later he was elected mayor of Buffalo, New York in 1881. Then after he was elected mayor, he was elected governor of New York State in 1882 (Bio in Context). “Cleveland retained the loyalty of his supporters, winning the election by the narrowest of margins” (Miller Center).…

    • 605 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    The other one was the Chinese Exclusion Act which only remained until 1943. Cleveland is the only President who was in office two terms, not back to back, Harrison took office in between Cleveland's terms. The McKinley Tariff of 1890, the Sherman Silver-Purchase Act of 1890, and the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890, were all created under Harrison's presidency with the help of Congress. A new political party emerged in 1892, it was called the People's Party aka the Populists. During this same time, another depression occurred as well as another strike in 1894. McKinley is the next President with much on his plate to try to become the greatest world power. McKinley was assassinated in 1901 and Teddy Roosevelt is his successor. This lesson covers a great deal of different presidents, with three resulting in death by assassination, I am anxious to learn more about the events surrounding their…

    • 286 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    James Abram Garfield (November 19, 1831 – September 19, 1881) was the 20th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1881 until his assassination later that year. Garfield had served nine terms in the House of Representatives, and had been elected to the Senate before his candidacy for the White House, though he declined the senatorship once he was president-elect. He is the only sitting House member to be elected president.[2]…

    • 509 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    William Taft was a nominated by his successor, Teddy Roosevelt. He was nominated for the Republican Party in the Presidential Race in 1908, in which he defeated William Jennings Bryant of the Democratic Party. He was called a "trust buster", by people against his beliefs and decisions.…

    • 663 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Powerful Essays

    Ulyssess Grant Impact

    • 1180 Words
    • 5 Pages

    A good president is someone who takes quick action whenever problems threaten the nation. Before he became the eighteenth President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant was a former general who exemplified strength and hope during the American Civil War. It was a very tumultuous time period in history and many American citizens sought a leader with capability. His strategic military techniques led the American troops to victory, and he constantly strived to help the country prosper both culturally and economically. However, his promising reputation has been tainted as a result of two weak presidential terms ridden with corruption and scandals that were caused by his ineffective cabinet. Nevertheless, the results of the American Civil War…

    • 1180 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Powerful Essays
  • Better Essays

    “John Fitzgerald Kennedy.” Civil Rights in the United States. Ed. Waldo E. Martin, Jr. and…

    • 1221 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Better Essays
  • Better Essays

    “It is better to be defeated standing for high principle than to run by committing subterfuge,”1 is a quote by Grover Cleveland, which personifies his morals, and that he will never compromise them just for victory. Because of this and other reasons Grover Cleveland is the greatest president that America can boast when nerds get together to talk about great leaders in history. Unfortunately, except among Libertarians, Grover Cleveland is only known today for being the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms. He was born in New York to Puritan Parents. He did later leave the church, but the values instilled in the former president by his parent never left him. Later he became the mayor of Buffalo, and then, due to his impressive character, governor of New York. After this achievement…

    • 1295 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Better Essays
  • Best Essays

    Campbell, Karlyn., Jamieson, Kathleen. Presidents Creating the Presidency: Deeds Done in Words. Chicago: U of Chicago P, 2008. Print.…

    • 3357 Words
    • 14 Pages
    Best Essays
  • Best Essays

    The Roaring Twenties The 1920s were a period of great change; large populations moved from the country-side to the city, there became a strong emphasis on art and expression, and people’s daily lives were greatly impacted. The ‘20s led to a rise in popularity of movies and music, renowned classical literature, and respected republican leadership. Innovations and creativity flooded the era, and inventions such as traffic lights, instant cameras, and lie detectors were patented. The 1920 Census displayed the mass migration from rural country-side to urban cities.…

    • 1938 Words
    • 8 Pages
    Best Essays
  • Good Essays

    James K. Polk

    • 494 Words
    • 2 Pages

    James K. Polk was born on a family farm in North Carolina on November 2nd 1795. When he was ten he and his family traveled by wagon to the western area of Tennessee to create a plantation, where they did very well. They were stable financially and had thousands of acres and over fifty slaves. James Polk was homeschooled and when he finished, he turned to his family farm for work. At age twenty Polk decided to continue his education at the University of North Carolina. He graduated in 1818. In 1825 Polk won election to the United States House of Representatives where he served seven terms. He became speaker of the house in 1835. Polk held this position for four years. In 1839 Polk was elected the governor of Tennessee. He then tried to run again in 1841 and 1843 but lost both times. After his years of running as a governor, Polk decided to run for president. He won in 1844. During the election Polk was all for the annexation of Texas, but his opponent Henry Clay opposed it. This made the votes tight and James K. Polk won by one of the thinnest margins in history. Polk’s presidency was very productive and played a large part in the growth of the United States. He retired after a single term although he could have easily won reelection. Just a few months after the end of his presidency Polk died of cholera, an intestinal disease that was very fatal. It was June 15th, 1849 and he was at the age of fifty-three.…

    • 494 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Powerful Essays

    Freidel, Frank. "Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the New Deal." The New Book of Knowledge. 2004 ed. September 7, 2004,…

    • 1317 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Powerful Essays
  • Powerful Essays

    William Howard Taft

    • 3353 Words
    • 14 Pages

    William Howard Taft was born in Cincinnati on Sept. 15, 1857. A Yale graduate, he entered Ohio Republican politics in the 1880s. In 1886 he married Helen Herron. From 1887 to 1890, he served on the Ohio Superior Court; 1890–92, as solicitor general of the United States; 1892–1900, on the federal circuit court. In 1900 McKinley appointed him president of the Philippine Commission and in 1901 governor general. Taft had great success in pacifying the Filipinos, solving the problem of the church lands, improving economic conditions, and establishing limited self-government. His period as secretary of war (1904–08) further demonstrated his capacity as administrator and conciliator, and he was Roosevelt's hand-picked successor in 1908. In the election, he polled 321 electoral votes to 162 for William Jennings Bryan, who was running for the presidency for the third time.…

    • 3353 Words
    • 14 Pages
    Powerful Essays