From Disputed Election to Gilded Age Leader: Rutherford B Hayes Part 2
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
01/17/26
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Join me this week as I wrap up my coverage of Rutherford B. Hayes. Learn how the president jumped from one domestic crisis to another: from demands to recall federal troops in the south to tackling the issue of civil service reform. How did Hayes deal with the anti-Chinese sentiment brewing out west? Or the debates over land distribution regarding Indigenous Americans? Tune in to find out.
And don't forget to tune into the episode dedicated to the election of 1876 so you know just how Hayes entered the office.
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He came to office after a hotly contested election and served only a single term. How did Rutherford B. Hayes change the presidency and the United States?
Tune into this episode where I lay the groundwork for understanding the twentieth president of the United States. Learn about Hayes' early days, his military service, and his pre-presidential political appointments.
When you are done listening to this introductory episode, be sure to check out the episode dedicated to the election of 1876 so you are all prepared for the final chapter next week!
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