Book details
Rutheford B. Hayes (ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PRESIDENTS SECOND SERIES)
Description
A biography of the nineteenth president of the United States, with information on his childhood, family, political career, presidency, and legacy.
Age
10-12
Text complexity
advanced
Length
110 pages
Book in series
#19
Why to read
- Gain a deeper understanding of the 19th President of the United States and his impact on American history.
- Explore the complexities of the Reconstruction era and Hayes's role in ending it.
- Learn about the disputed 1876 presidential election and the Compromise of 1877 that led to Hayes's presidency.
- Discover the reforms Hayes implemented during his presidency, including efforts to curb corruption and promote civil service reform.