The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7Grolier, 1988 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLEVELAND , klev'lǝnd , Grover ( 1837-1908 ) , 22d and 24th president of the United States . Historians have judged Cleveland one of Amer- ica's greatest presidents and his presidency as the most distinguished one ...
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLEVELAND , klev'lǝnd , Grover ( 1837-1908 ) , 22d and 24th president of the United States . Historians have judged Cleveland one of Amer- ica's greatest presidents and his presidency as the most distinguished one ...
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Moreover , while Cleveland had the reputation of a reformer , not many believed he would put forth a progressive program or display vigorous leadership . Instead he was expected to bring greater honesty and sincerity to the presidency .
Moreover , while Cleveland had the reputation of a reformer , not many believed he would put forth a progressive program or display vigorous leadership . Instead he was expected to bring greater honesty and sincerity to the presidency .
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The reform phase of Cleveland's public career had ended . For the rest of his presidency his role was that of a protector of the status quo . In this he was successful . He vetoed the seignior- age bill aimed at increasing the supply of ...
The reform phase of Cleveland's public career had ended . For the rest of his presidency his role was that of a protector of the status quo . In this he was successful . He vetoed the seignior- age bill aimed at increasing the supply of ...
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