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Rutherford B. Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes | |
|---|---|
 Portrait by Mathew Brady, c. 1870-1880 | |
| 19th President of the United States | |
| In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1881 | |
| Vice President | William A. Wheeler |
| Preceded by | Ulysses S. Grant |
| Succeeded by | James A. Garfield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 4, 1822 Delaware, Ohio |
| Died | January 17, 1893 (aged 70) Fremont, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lucy Webb Ware Hayes |
Rutherford Birchard Hayes (October 4, 1822 - January 17, 1893) was the 19th president of the United States from 1877 to 1881, serving only one term. Hayes was a Republican. He was elected governor of Ohio three times before becoming president. Hayes barely won the election of 1876, only defeating Democratic opponent Samuel Tilden after a Congressional committee gave Hayes some disputed electoral votes.
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