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Grover Cleveland

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Grover Cleveland was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, serving two non-consecutive terms from 1885 to 1889 and again from 1893 to 1897. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in New Jersey and is known for his commitment to honesty and integrity in government. Cleveland's presidency was marked by his opposition to high tariffs and his efforts to reform the civil service system, which earned him a reputation as a champion of the common man.

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Jan 29, 1888

To the Senate:I transmit herewith, in response to the resolution of the Senate of the 21st of December last, a report from the Secretary of State, in relation to Midway Island.

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Jan 22, 1888

I transmit herewith the first report of the board of control created by the act of Congress approved August 4, 1886.

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Jan 4, 1888

I transmit herewith, with a view to its ratification, a treaty of friendship, commerce, and navigation between the United States and the Republic of Peru.

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Jan 4, 1888

I earnestly commend the situation and the wrongs of the Indians occupying the reservation named to the early attention of the Congress.

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Jan 4, 1888

To the Senate of the United States: I transmit, with a view to its ratification, an additional article, signed October 22, 1887, to the treaty for the extradition of criminals.

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Jan 4, 1888

These intruders should forthwith feel the weight of the Government's power.

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Jan 4, 1888

The documents thus submitted exhibit extensive and entirely unjustifiable encroachments upon lands set apart for Indian occupancy and disclose a disregard of Indian rights so long continued that the Government can not further temporize…

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Jan 3, 1888

To the Senate and House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a communication of 24th ultimo from the Secretary of the Interior, submitting, with accompanying papers, a draft of a bill to accept and ratify an agreement made by the Pi-Ute…

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Jan 3, 1888

The matter is presented for the consideration and action of Congress.

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Jan 3, 1888

I transmit herewith a communication of 23d ultimo from the Secretary of the Interior.

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Jan 3, 1888

To the Senate and House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a communication of 23d ultimo from the Secretary of the Interior, submitting, with accompanying papers, a draft of a bill to amend section 2148 of the Revised Statutes of the…

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Jan 3, 1888

I transmit herewith a communication of the 24th ultimo from the Secretary of the Interior.

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