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How long did Rutherford B Hayes serve as president?
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 reform, and attempted to reconcile the divisions left over from the Civil War.
When was Hayes elected?
November 7, 1876
United States presidential election of 1876, disputed American presidential election held on November 7, 1876, in which Republican Rutherford B. Hayes defeated Democrat Samuel J. Tilden.
Who was elected president in 1870?
| Ulysses S. Grant | |
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| Portrait by Mathew Brady, 1870–1880 | |
| 18th President of the United States | |
| In office March 4, 1869 – March 4, 1877 | |
| Vice President | Schuyler Colfax (1869–1873) Henry Wilson (1873–1875) None (1875–1877) |
Which Indian President remained in the office for the shortest time?
| Neelam Sanjiva Reddy | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 May 1913 Illur, Madras Presidency, British India (now in Andhra Pradesh, India) |
| Died | 1 June 1996 (aged 83) Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
Was president Hayes a good president?
Hayes was a respectable, dignified, and decent egalitarian. He had a sensitive nature, a judicious temperament, and a pragmatic attitude. He was a patient reformer who attempted what was possible.
When was Rutherford Hayes sworn in?
March 3, 1877
On March 3, 1877, Rutherford B. Hayes is sworn in as the 19th president of the United States in the Red Room of the White House.
Who was the 11th president of the United States?
James K. Polk
Often referred to as the first “dark horse” President, James K. Polk was the last of the Jacksonians to sit in the White House, and the last strong President until the Civil War. He was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, in 1795.